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(a) As a constitutionally mandated body the Finance Commission stands at the centre of fiscal federalism. Evaluate the role of Finance Commission in ensuring just and equitable resource sharing among the states and the union. (20 marks)

(b) Recent market approaches to public services present serious challenges to traditional and state-sponsored public service values. Evaluate the statement in the context of Indian administration. (20 marks)

(c) The increasing criminalization of politics is a major threat to the basic fabric of Indian democracy. Comment. (10 marks)