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Which Constitutional Amendment Act introduced the Goods and Services Tax in India by adding relevant articles such as Article 279A?
A. 91st Amendment Act
B. 101st Amendment Act✓ Correct Answer
C. 103rd Amendment Act
D. 105th Amendment Act
💡 Solution & Explanation
The 101st Constitutional Amendment Act enacted in 2016 introduced the Goods and Services Tax regime across India, establishing the GST Council under Article 279A. The 91st Amendment limited the size of council of ministers, while the 103rd introduced economic reservation. The GST Council is chaired by the Union Finance Minister.
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