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The Chairperson of the GST Council is the ___________ of India.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Union Finance Minister.
Under Article 279A of the Indian Constitution, the GST Council is a joint forum of the Centre and the States. The Union Finance Minister serves as the ex-officio Chairperson of the Council.
Other members include the Union Minister of State in charge of Revenue or Finance and the Ministers in charge of Finance or Taxation from each State government. The Council is responsible for making recommendations on GST rates, exemptions, and administrative rules.