Indian Polity PYQ 244 of 375 · Centre State Relations

In which one of the following years was Sarkaria Commission, which was empowered to recommend changes in Centre-State relations submitted its report?

  1. A1983
  2. B1984
  3. C1985
  4. D1987
  5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above

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Correct answer: (d) 1987

Explanation

The Sarkaria Commission, constituted to review Centre–State relations, officially submitted its report on 27 October 1987. Notably, in 1983 the Central Government set up a three-member commission under the chairmanship of retired Supreme Court Judge R. S. Sarkaria. The Commission presented 247 recommendations aimed at improving Centre–State relations.

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