Planning (Part – II)

Total Questions: 50

41. National Development Council was constituted on: [U.P.P.C.S. (Spl.) (Pre) 2008, U.P.P.S.C. (R.J.) 2014, U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2016]

Correct Answer: (c) 6 August 1952
Solution:NDC (National Development Council) was set up on 6 August, 1952 to strengthen and mobilize the effort and resources of the nation in support of the Five Year Plans made by the Planning Commission, to promote common economic policies in all vital spheres, and to ensure the balanced and rapid development of all parts of the country.

It was the apex body to take decisions on matters related to approval of Five Year Plans prepared by the erstwhile Planning Commission. To review the working of the Plan from time to time and to recommend such measures as are necessary for achieving the aims and targets set out in the National Plan was also a major function of NDC. Prime Minister is the ex-officio Chairman of the NDC.

NDC has been proposed to be abolished. But till date no resolution has been passed to abolish it. Since the inception of NITI Aayog's Governing Council (which has almost the same composition and roles as NDC), the NDC has had no work assigned to it nor did it have any meetings.

42. The National Development Council was formed in the year: [U.P. R.O/A.R.O. (Mains) 2021]

Correct Answer: (b) 1952
Solution:NDC (National Development Council) was set up on 6 August, 1952 to strengthen and mobilize the effort and resources of the nation in support of the Five Year Plans made by the Planning Commission, to promote common economic policies in all vital spheres, and to ensure the balanced and rapid development of all parts of the country.

It was the apex body to take decisions on matters related to approval of Five Year Plans prepared by the erstwhile Planning Commission. To review the working of the Plan from time to time and to recommend such measures as are necessary for achieving the aims and targets set out in the National Plan was also a major function of NDC. Prime Minister is the ex-officio Chairman of the NDC.

NDC has been proposed to be abolished. But till date no resolution has been passed to abolish it. Since the inception of NITI Aayog's Governing Council (which has almost the same composition and roles as NDC), the NDC has had no work assigned to it nor did it have any meetings.

43. Which is the final authority in India to approve Five Year Plans? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2004, M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2008, Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2003]

Correct Answer: (d) National Development Council
Solution:NDC (National Development Council) was set up on 6 August, 1952 to strengthen and mobilize the effort and resources of the nation in support of the Five Year Plans made by the Planning Commission, to promote common economic policies in all vital spheres, and to ensure the balanced and rapid development of all parts of the country.

It was the apex body to take decisions on matters related to approval of Five Year Plans prepared by the erstwhile Planning Commission. To review the working of the Plan from time to time and to recommend such measures as are necessary for achieving the aims and targets set out in the National Plan was also a major function of NDC. Prime Minister is the ex-officio Chairman of the NDC.

NDC has been proposed to be abolished. But till date no resolution has been passed to abolish it. Since the inception of NITI Aayog's Governing Council (which has almost the same composition and roles as NDC), the NDC has had no work assigned to it nor did it have any meetings.

44. In which year was the 'Planning Commission' set up in India? [B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2011, U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2009]

Correct Answer: (a) 1950
Solution:The Planning Commission was set up by a Cabinet Resolution in March, 1950 as an advisory body, in pursuance of declared objectives of the Government of India to promote a rapid rise in the standard of living of the people by efficient exploitation of the resources of the country, increasing production and offering opportunities to all for employment in the service of the non-constitutional community.

It was a (not created by the Constitution) and a non-statutory body (not created by an Act of the Parliament). It may be described as a quasi-political body, which was not quite independent of the Government.

45. Planning commission is constituted in India: [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1999, Uttarakhand U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2003]

Correct Answer: (c) By a resolution of the Cabinet
Solution:The Planning Commission was set up by a Cabinet Resolution in March, 1950 as an advisory body, in pursuance of declared objectives of the Government of India to promote a rapid rise in the standard of living of the people by efficient exploitation of the resources of the country, increasing production and offering opportunities to all for employment in the service of the non-constitutional community.

It was a (not created by the Constitution) and a non-statutory body (not created by an Act of the Parliament). It may be described as a quasi-political body, which was not quite independent of the Government.

46. The Planning Commission of India is: [R.A.S/R.T.S. (Pre) 1994]

Correct Answer: (b) an advisory body
Solution:The Planning Commission was set up by a Cabinet Resolution in March, 1950 as an advisory body, in pursuance of declared objectives of the Government of India to promote a rapid rise in the standard of living of the people by efficient exploitation of the resources of the country, increasing production and offering opportunities to all for employment in the service of the non-constitutional community.

It was a (not created by the Constitution) and a non-statutory body (not created by an Act of the Parliament). It may be described as a quasi-political body, which was not quite independent of the Government.

47. Planning Commission of India is a: [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2014]

Correct Answer: (c) Quasi-Political body
Solution:The Planning Commission was set up by a Cabinet Resolution in March, 1950 as an advisory body, in pursuance of declared objectives of the Government of India to promote a rapid rise in the standard of living of the people by efficient exploitation of the resources of the country, increasing production and offering opportunities to all for employment in the service of the non-constitutional community.

It was a (not created by the Constitution) and a non-statutory body (not created by an Act of the Parliament). It may be described as a quasi-political body, which was not quite independent of the Government.

48. Which one of the following is not correct about NITI Aayog? [U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2015]

Correct Answer: (b) It has a full-time Chairman.
Solution:Planning Commission was set up on 15th March, 1950 through a Cabinet Resolution and it was replaced by NITI Aayog through another such resolution on 1 January, 2015. NITI Aayog has been constituted to actualize the important goal of Cooperative Federalism and to enable good governance in India to build a strong Nation State. It has not a full-time Chairman. It has a full-time Vice Chairman instead and the Prime Minister is the ex-officio Chairperson of NITI Aayog.

The Governing Council of NITI Aayog comprises the Prime Minister; Chief Ministers of all the States and Union Territories with Legislature; Lt. Governors of other Union Territories; Ex-Officio Members, Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog: Full-Time Members, NITI Aayog; and Special Invitees.

49. NITI Aayog came into existence on: [B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2017]

Correct Answer: (c) 1 January, 2015
Solution:NITI Aayog (NITI: National Institution for Transforming India), was established on 1 January, 2015 by a Cabinet Resolution to replace the Planning Commission. It is a public policy think tank of the Government of India, established with the aim to achieve sustainable development goals with cooperative federalism by fostering the involvements of State Governments of India in the economic policy-making process using a bottom-up approach. Prime Minister is the ex-officio Chairman of the NITI Aayog.

50. The Government of India has established NITI Aayog to replace the: [I.A. S. (Pre) 2015]

Correct Answer: (d) Planning Commission
Solution:NITI Aayog (NITI: National Institution for Transforming India), was established on 1 January, 2015 by a Cabinet Resolution to replace the Planning Commission. It is a public policy think tank of the Government of India, established with the aim to achieve sustainable development goals with cooperative federalism by fostering the involvements of State Governments of India in the economic policy-making process using a bottom-up approach. Prime Minister is the ex-officio Chairman of the NITI Aayog.