भारत सरकारने 2004 साली स्थापन केलेल्या 'टास्क फोर्स' चे मुख्य उद्दिष्ट काय होते ?

The correct answer is Option A (To make recommendations for implementation of the Fiscal Responsibility and Budgetary Management Act).

Key Points:
• In 2004, the Ministry of Finance, Government of India, constituted a high-level Task Force chaired by Dr. Vijay L. Kelkar.
• The specific mandate and terms of reference of this 2004 Task Force were to formulate a concrete, operational roadmap for the implementation of the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act, 2003.
• The Kelkar Task Force submitted its report in July 2004, recommending:
• A medium-term fiscal trajectory to eliminate the Revenue Deficit and reduce the Fiscal Deficit to 3% of GDP by 2008–09.
• Widening the tax base through the introduction of a national unified Goods and Services Tax (GST).
• Shifting from traditional tax exemptions to a low-rate, broad-based tax administration.
• The official MPSC final answer key confirms Option 1.
• Key Takeaway: The 2004 Kelkar Task Force was appointed to recommend measures for implementing the FRBM Act.