The Planning Commission/NITI AAYOG

Total Questions: 34

11. Which one of the following is not a Constitutional body? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2005, U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2008, 2010]

Correct Answer: (c) Planning Commission
Solution:The Union Public Service Commission and the Public Service Commissions for States under Article 315 and Finance Commission under Article 280 have been provided in the Constitution of India while Planning Commission has not been mentioned in the Constitution. The Planning Commission is an extra-Constitutional body and was established in 1950 by executive order.

Planning Commission of India was an organization in the Government of India, which formulated India's Five-Year Plans, among other functions. The planning commission was charged with the service of the opportunities to all for employment in the service of the community.
The Planning Commission was reporting directly to the Prime Minister of India. It was established on 15 March 1950, with Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru as the chairman. The Planning Commission did not derive its creation from either the Constitution or statute but was an arm of the Central/Union Government.

12. Which of the following is not a Constitutional organ? [U.P. P.C.S. (Mains) 2003, 2004]

Correct Answer: (d) Planning Commission
Solution:The Union Public Service Commission and the Public Service Commissions for States under Article 315 and Finance Commission under Article 280 have been provided in the Constitution of India while Planning Commission has not been mentioned in the Constitution. The Planning Commission is an extra-Constitutional body and was established in 1950 by executive order.

Planning Commission of India was an organization in the Government of India, which formulated India's Five-Year Plans, among other functions. The planning commission was charged with the service of the opportunities to all for employment in the service of the community.
The Planning Commission was reporting directly to the Prime Minister of India. It was established on 15 March 1950, with Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru as the chairman. The Planning Commission did not derive its creation from either the Constitution or statute but was an arm of the Central/Union Government.

13. Which one of the following is not a Constitutional body? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2014, U.P.R.O/A.R.O. (Mains) 2013]

Correct Answer: (b) Planning Commission
Solution:The Union Public Service Commission and the Public Service Commissions for States under Article 315 and Finance Commission under Article 280 have been provided in the Constitution of India while Planning Commission has not been mentioned in the Constitution. The Planning Commission is an extra-Constitutional body and was established in 1950 by executive order.

Planning Commission of India was an organization in the Government of India, which formulated India's Five-Year Plans, among other functions. The planning commission was charged with the service of the opportunities to all for employment in the service of the community.
The Planning Commission was reporting directly to the Prime Minister of India. It was established on 15 March 1950, with Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru as the chairman. The Planning Commission did not derive its creation from either the Constitution or statute but was an arm of the Central/Union Government.

14. Which of the following body/bodies does not/do not find mention in the Constitution? [I.A.S. (Pre) 2013]

1. National Development Council.

2. Planning Commission.

3. Zonal Councils.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Correct Answer: (d) All of these
Solution:The National Development Council, the Planning Commission, and the Zonal Councils are not mentioned in the Constitution of India. These are extra-Constitutional bodies established by executive order. The National Development Council and the Planning Commission were established in 1952 and 1950 respectively, and the Zonal Councils are statutory bodies constituted under the State Reorganisation Act, 1956.

15. Who was the First Chairman of Planning Commission of India? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2006]

Correct Answer: (b) Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru.
Solution:The Planning Commission was established on March 15, 1950 by a resolution of the Union Cabinet to make planning effective in India. Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru was the first chairman of the planning commission as the Prime Minister used to be the ex-officio chairman of this commission.

Planning Commission of India was an organization in the Government of India, which formulated India's Five-Year Plans, among other functions. The planning commission was charged with the service of the opportunities to all for employment in the service of the community.
The Planning Commission was reporting directly to the Prime Minister of India. It was established on 15 March 1950, with Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru as the chairman. The Planning Commission did not derive its creation from either the Constitution or statute but was an arm of the Central/Union Government.

16. Who works as the Chairman of the Planning Commission? [U.P. U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2006, M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2004]

Correct Answer: (b) Prime Minister
Solution:The Planning Commission was established on March 15, 1950 by a resolution of the Union Cabinet to make planning effective in India. Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru was the first chairman of the planning commission as the Prime Minister used to be the ex-officio chairman of this commission.

Planning Commission of India was an organization in the Government of India, which formulated India's Five-Year Plans, among other functions. The planning commission was charged with the service of the opportunities to all for employment in the service of the community.
The Planning Commission was reporting directly to the Prime Minister of India. It was established on 15 March 1950, with Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru as the chairman. The Planning Commission did not derive its creation from either the Constitution or statute but was an arm of the Central/Union Government.

17. The Ex-officio-Chairman of Planning Commission is - [Uttarakhand U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2007]

Correct Answer: (d) Prime Minister
Solution:The Planning Commission was established on March 15, 1950 by a resolution of the Union Cabinet to make planning effective in India. Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru was the first chairman of the planning commission as the Prime Minister used to be the ex-officio chairman of this commission.

Planning Commission of India was an organization in the Government of India, which formulated India's Five-Year Plans, among other functions. The planning commission was charged with the service of the opportunities to all for employment in the service of the community.
The Planning Commission was reporting directly to the Prime Minister of India. It was established on 15 March 1950, with Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru as the chairman. The Planning Commission did not derive its creation from either the Constitution or statute but was an arm of the Central/Union Government.

18. 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:NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India Aayog) is a Government of India policy think-tank which came into being on 1 January, 2015 to replace the Planning Commission (Yojna Aayog). Like the Planning Commission, NITI Aayog is an extra-Constitutional body. This Aayog works on the principle of Co-operative federalism. Thus, all the above statements are true except that it has a full- time Chairman, because the Prime Minister is the ex- officio Chairperson of NITI Aayog which changes with the completion of the term of his office.zes

19. Who among the following is associated with NITI Aayog? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

Correct Answer: (a) Narendra Modi
Solution:Niti Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India) is a Government of India Policy think tank which came into being on 1 January, 2015 in place of the Planning Commission. Current Chairperson of Niti Aayog is Shri Narendra Modi as the Prime Minister is the ex-officio Chairman of NITI Ayog.

NITI Aayog or the National Institution for Transforming India, established on January 1, 2015, is the policy think tank of the Indian government, replacing the Planning Commission. It focuses on inclusive development, cooperative federalism, and sustainable growth. The organization is led by the Prime Minister and members include state representatives and experts.
NITI Aayog works on key initiatives like the Atal Innovation Mission and the Aspirational District Programme, promoting innovation and addressing socio-economic disparities. Despite its advisory role and limitations in resource allocation, it plays a pivotal role in shaping India's policies and governance.

20. The Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission is equivalent to - [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1991]

Correct Answer: (c) Cabinet Minister
Solution:The Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission is equivalent to a Cabinet Minister of Indian Government. Gulzarilal Nanda was the first Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission.

Members of the Planning Commission

  • Chairman Prime Minister, presided over the meetings of the Commission
  • Deputy Chairman - de facto executive head (full-time functional head);
    ∗ Was responsible for the formulation and submission of the            draft Five-Year Plan to the Central cabinet.
    ∗ Was appointed by the Central cabinet for a fixed tenure and enjoyed the rank of cabinet minister.
    ∗  Could attend cabinet meetings without the right to vote.
  • Part-time members - Some central ministers
  • Ex-officio members - Finance Minister and Planning Minister