Q. Which of the following amendment of the Constitution provided for alternative scheme of devolution of revenue between the Centre and states?
Answer: Constitution (80th) Amendment Act
Notes: Constitution (80th) Amendment Act, 2000 had provided for an ‘alternative scheme of devolution’ of revenue between the Centre and states. This was enacted on the basis of the recommendations of the Tenth Finance Commission which recommended that out of the total income obtained from Central taxes and duties, 29% per cent should be distributed among the states.

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