Q. Consider the following factors in Horizontal devolution to the states:

The correct sequence of factors as per 15th Finance Commission in decreasing order is

1-4-3-2

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3-2-1-4

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2-3-1-4

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3-4-1-2

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Solution

The correct option is B 3-2-1-4
Explanation:

15th Finance Commission – recommendation

Criteria Weight (%)

Population 15.0%

Area 15.0%

Forest & Ecology 10.0%

Income distance 45.0%

Tax & fiscal efforts 02.5%

Demographic performance 12.5%

Total 100%

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Criteria	Weight (%)
Population	15.0%
Area	15.0%
Forest & Ecology	10.0%
Income distance	45.0%
Tax & fiscal efforts	02.5%
Demographic performance	12.5%
Total	100%

Q. Consider the following factors in Horizontal devolution to the states: The correct sequence of factors as per 15th Finance Commission in decreasing order is

The correct option is B 3-2-1-4Explanation: 15th Finance Commission – recommendation Criteria Weight (%) Population 15.0% Area 15.0% Forest & Ecology 10.0% Income distance 45.0% Tax & fiscal efforts 02.5% Demographic performance 12.5% Total 100%

Q. Consider the following factors in Horizontal devolution to the states:

The correct sequence of factors as per 15th Finance Commission in decreasing order is

The correct option is B 3-2-1-4
Explanation:

15th Finance Commission – recommendation

Criteria Weight (%)

Population 15.0%

Area 15.0%

Forest & Ecology 10.0%

Income distance 45.0%

Tax & fiscal efforts 02.5%

Demographic performance 12.5%

Total 100%