Question

Q. Arrange the following Components in descending order (highest to lowest) of their weightage with respect to the creteria for horizontal devolution as suggested by the 15th Finance Çommission:

Select the correct answer using the code below:

• A. 1-3-2
• B. 2-3-1
• C. 2-1-3
• D. 3-2-1

Answer 1

The correct option is A 1-3-2

Explanation:

Horizontal Devolution (Allocation Between the States): The 15th Finance commission has suggested 12.5% weightage to demographic performance, 45% to income distance, 15% each to population and area, 10% to forest and ecology and 2.5% to tax and fiscal efforts.