[Solved] Grants-in-aid given to States are meant:

Q.	Grants-in-aid given to States are meant:
A.	to show favour to backward States
B.	for use in centrally-sponsored schemes
C.	to cover gaps on revenue account so that States can undertake beneficial activities
D.	for funding the State plan
Answer» C. to cover gaps on revenue account so that States can undertake beneficial activities

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