Multiple choice general knowledge

Which one aspect shows though powers are seem to be divided between centre and states, it actually belong to centre

  1. Election Commisssion conduct elections both in centre and in states

  2. Planning commission appointed by centre only can approve and allocate funds for developmental projects of the states

  3. Both (a) and (b)

  4. Powers are equally divided by the constitution. Center don't have greater power than the states
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Planning Commission (now NITI Aayog) was appointed by the central government and had authority to approve and allocate funds for state developmental projects, showing centralized control despite apparent federal division. Option A describes a genuinely shared function, option C incorrectly includes it, and option D incorrectly claims equal division. The Planning Commission mechanism gave the center substantial leverage over states.

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