Multiple choice

Under which Article of the Constitution of India does the Central Government provide grants-in-aid to states?

  1. Article 280

  2. Article 275

  3. Article 290

  4. Article 285
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Explanation

Article 275 of the Constitution of India deals with grants-in-aid from the Central Government to states. It specifically provides that Parliament may law provide such grants to such States as are in need of assistance. Article 280 deals with the Finance Commission, Article 290 with exemption of certain property from taxation, and Article 285 with properties of the Union exempt from state taxation.

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