Correct Answer: Arvind Panagariya
Subject: 2025
Explanation: <b>Key Fact</b><br>Former NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Dr. Arvind Panagariya was appointed as the Chairman of the 16th Finance Commission.<br><br><b>Additional Info</b><br>Topic: Appointments & Commissions.<br><br><b>Why the other options are wrong</b><br>Option A: Correct.<br>Option B: A. K. Singh is not the chairman of the commission.<br>Option C: Amitabh Kant is India's G20 Sherpa and former NITI Aayog CEO.<br>Option D: Shaktikanta Das served as the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India.<br><br><b>Exam Trick</b><br>15th Finance Commission = N. K. Singh; 16th Finance Commission = Arvind Panagariya.<br><br><b>Final Answer</b><br>Option A — Arvind Panagariya.