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The GST Council, which makes recommendations on GST issues, is chaired by the ______ and includes Union Finance Minister and State Finance Ministers.

  1. Prime Minister
  2. President
  3. Union Finance Minister
  4. Chief Justice

Answer: Union Finance Minister

Article 279A (inserted by 101st Amendment, 2016): GST Council chaired by Union Finance Minister; members include Union Minister of State for Finance + State Finance Ministers. Decisions by 3/4 majority: Centre has 1/3 vote weight, States collectively 2/3. Exemplifies cooperative federalism in fiscal matters.

Topic Federal Relations - GST Council
Exam Relevance Recent constitutional institution question for UPSC Prelims and SSC CGL Tier-2