GK Question

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Article ______ provides for grants-in-aid to States in need of assistance, as determined by Parliament.

Answer: 275

Article 275 empowers Parliament to make grants-in-aid to States that are in need of financial assistance, particularly for welfare of Scheduled Tribes or development of backward areas. These grants are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India (not voted). The Finance Commission recommends the principles for such grants under Article 280.

Topic Centre-State Financial Relations
Exam Relevance Advanced fiscal federalism question for UPSC Mains and SSC CGL Tier-2; tests constitutional financial mechanisms