A
Article 279A
B
Article 280
C
Article 246A
D
Article 324
Correct answer: (a) Article 279A
Explanation
Option A is correct as Article 279A provides for the establishment of the GST Council. Article 280 relates to the Finance Commission, Article 246A gives power to make laws with respect to GST, and Article 324 is about the Election Commission.
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