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Polity & Governance2012
Which of the following is/are among the noticeable features of the recommendations of the Thirteenth Finance Commission?
  1. A design for the Goods and Services Tax, and a
  2. A design for the creation of lakhs of jobs in the next
  3. Devolution of a specified share of central taxes to local
bodies as grants. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Explanation

The correct option is "1 and 3 only" because the Thirteenth Finance Commission focused on a design for the Goods and Services Tax (GST) to enhance revenue efficiency and provided guidelines for devolution of central tax shares to local bodies, aimed at strengthening fiscal federalism. However, the creation of jobs, while a critical economic priority, was not specifically a feature of the Commission's recommendations, as the focus was more on fiscal matters and improving the quality of governance and service delivery. These recommendations are foundational for understanding how financial commissions shape intergovernmental fiscal relations in India, a crucial area in UPSC Prelims.

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