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Exam: 70th BPSC Combined Competitive Examination (Prelims) – Re-Exam 2025 (Held on 4 January 2025)
Question: Who is the Chairperson of the GST Council?
Correct Answer: ✅ (B) Union Finance Minister

Explanation: Under Article 279A of the Constitution, the Union Finance Minister is the Chairperson of the GST Council. The Council includes Finance Ministers of all States and decides GST rates, exemptions, and policies through a federal voting mechanism. Formed in 2016 by the 101st Constitutional Amendment, it embodies India’s cooperative federalism in taxation.

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Sources:
1️⃣ Constitution of India – Article 279A (101st Amendment Act 2016)
2️⃣ Official GST Council Portal – www.gstcouncil.gov.in
3️⃣ PIB Press Release (2024) – 50th GST Council Meeting chaired by Union Finance Minister



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