MOCK Q.399-Which among the following statement best describes “Discretionary Grants” ?

MOCK Q.399- FRAMED FROM "M. LAXMIKANTH"

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Q. Which among the following statement best describes “Discretionary Grants” ?

A) It empowers the Parliament to make grants to the states which are in need of financial assistance

B) These are the grants in lieu of export duties on Jute & Jute products to the states of Assam , Bihar,

Orissa & West Bengal

C) Theses are the grants for promoting welfare of the scheduled tribes in a state

D) These are the grants that empower both the centre & states to make any grants for any public purpose,

even if it is not within their respective legislative competence

Ans. D

Statutory Grants : Article 75 empowers the Parliament to make grants to the states which are in need of

financial assistance

Other Grants : These are the grants in lieu of export duties on Jute & Jute products to the states of

Assam , Bihar, Orissa & West Bengal

Discretionary Grants :These are the grants that empower both the centre & states to make any grants for

any public purpose, even if it is not within their respective legislative competence