Q. Consider the following with respect to the composition of the GST Council:
  1. Prime Minister
  2. Union Finance Minister
  3. Minister of State in charge of the Revenue Department
  4. State finance ministers
Which of the above statements is / are correct?

Answer: 2, 3 and 4 only
Notes: The GST Council is chaired by the Union Finance Minister. Its members include the Minister of State in charge of Revenue (Finance) and finance ministers of all the states. The Prime Minister is not a member of the GST Council. Thus, statements 2, 3, and 4 are correct.
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