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The Sarkaria Commission (Centre–State Relations) was set up in the year ______.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 1983.
The Sarkaria Commission was established by the Government of India in June 1983. Named after its chairman, Justice R.S. Sarkaria, a retired judge of the Supreme Court, the commission’s primary mandate was to examine the relationship and balance of power between the Centre and State governments in India.
It was tasked with suggesting changes within the framework of the Constitution to improve coordination. The commission submitted its final report in 1988, making 247 recommendations, including the significant suggestion to establish a permanent Inter-State Council under Article 263.