Q. Match List – I with List – II and choose the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
List – I (Finance Commission)
A. Eleventh
B. Twelfth
C. Thirteenth
D. Fourteenth
List – II (Chairman)
1. Dr. C. Rangarajan
2. Dr. Y. V. Reddy
3. Prof. A. M. Khusro
4. Dr. Vijay L. Kelkar
a) A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
b) A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1
c) A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4
d) A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4
Correct Answer: a) A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
Question from UPPSC Prelims 2025
Explanation:
Correct matching:
– Eleventh Finance Commission (2000–05): Prof. A. M. Khusro → 3
– Twelfth Finance Commission (2005–10): Dr. C. Rangarajan → 1
– Thirteenth Finance Commission (2010–15): Dr. Vijay L. Kelkar → 4
– Fourteenth Finance Commission (2015–20): Dr. Y. V. Reddy → 2
Thus, A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2 → Option 1.
