The Planning Commission/NITI AAYOG

Total Questions: 34

21. The importance given to the Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission in the official hierarchy of the Government is that of - [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1994]

(a) A Cabinet Minister in the Government of India.
(b) A Supreme Court Judge.
(c) Chairman of a Parliamentary Committee.
(d) A Secretary to the Government of India.

Correct Answer: (a) A Cabinet Minister in the Government of India.

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.

22. Who among the following has not been the Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission in India? [U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2015]

(a) Dr. Manmohan Singh
(b) Pranab Mukherjee
(c) P. Chidambaram
(d) Montek S. Ahluwalia

Correct Answer: (c) P. Chidambaram

Solution:P. Chidambaram was never the Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission, while Dr. Manmohan Singh (1985- 1987), Pranab Mukherjee (1991-1996), Montek Singh Ahluwalia (2004-2014) have served as the Deputy Chairmen of the Planning Commission.

23. Given below are two statements, one labelled as assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R): [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2010]

Assertion (A): Planning Commission has been defined as the economic cabinet, not merely for the Union but the States also.

Reason (R): It formulates the five-year plans for the balanced utilization of natural resources.

In context of the above statements, which one of the following is correct?

(a) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(c) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(d) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

Correct Answer: (b) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

Solution:The Planning Commission formulates the five-year plans for the balanced utilization of natural resources. It is called the 'Economic Cabinet' of the Union and States due to extra-Constitutional discretionary powers and comprehensive nature of the reference topics. Thus Assertion and Reason both are individually correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). Thus option (b) is correct.

24. Who had suggested a merger of Finance and Planning Commission? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2015]

(a) D. D. Basu
(b) Bhalchandra Goswami
(c) M.V. Mathur
(d) Ashutosh Pandey

Correct Answer: (c) M.V. Mathur

Solution:The suggestion for merging the Planning Commission and Finance Commission was given by M.V. Mathur. Sri M. V. Mathur was one of the members of the 3rd Finance Commission which was formed in 1960.

25. When was the National Development Council formed in India? [U.P.P.C.S (Mains) 2016]

(a) 26th January, 1950
(b) 2nd October, 1950
(c) 6th August, 1951
(d) 6 August, 1952

Correct Answer: (d) 6 August, 1952

Solution:National Development Council (NDC) was formed on 6th August, 1952.

26. Which one of the following statements in not true? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2004]

(a) Prime Minister is the Chairman of the Planning Commission of India.
(b) Planning Commission is the highest decision-making body for planning in India.
(c) Secretary of the Planning Commission is also the Secretary of the National Development Council.
(d) The National Development Council is presided over by the Prime Minister of India.

Correct Answer: (b) Planning Commission is the highest decision-making body for planning in India.

Solution:The National Development Council (NDC) is the apex body for decision-making and deliberation on development matters in India. It is presided over by Prime Minister. It is comprised of the Prime Minister as the Chairman of the Commission, Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission, Chief Ministers, Cabinet Ministers and the Members of the Planning Commission. The other 3 options are true.

27. The National Development Council (NDC) - [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2005, 2010]

1. Discusses the progress of the National Plan.

2. Suggests the ways to achieve the goals of the National Plan.

3. Gives guidelines to formulate the National Plan.

4. Suggests allocation of money in Planning.

Considering the above statements, select the correct answer from the code given below:

(a) 1, 2, and 3
(b) 2, 3 and 4
(c) 1, 2 and 4
(d) All of the above

Correct Answer: (a) 1, 2, and 3

Solution:The National Development Council (NDC) was set up on 6 August, 1952 by an executive order of the Government. Its main functions are:

(a) To prescribe guidelines for the formulation of the National Plan, including the assessment of resources for the plan;

(b) To consider the National Plan as formulated by the Planning Commission;

(c) To consider important questions of social and economic policy affecting National development;

(d) To review the working of the Plan from time to time and to recommend such measures that are necessary for achieving the aims and targets set out in the National Plan. The Planning Commission suggested ways for the allocation of money to National Plan not the National Development Council.

28. Which of the following is the main function of National Development Council in India? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2019]

(a) To activate the means and efforts of states for imple mentation of the planning.
(b) To develop the general policies in all the important areas.
(c) To confirm the balanced development in all the areas of the country.
(d) All of these

Correct Answer: (d) All of these

Solution:The National Development Council (NDC) was set up on 6 August, 1952 by an executive order of the Government. Its main functions are:

(a) To prescribe guidelines for the formulation of the National Plan, including the assessment of resources for the plan;

(b) To consider the National Plan as formulated by the Planning Commission;

(c) To consider important questions of social and economic policy affecting National development;

29. Who among the following constitutes the National Development Council? [I.A.S. (Pre) 2013]

1. The Prime Minister

2. The Chairman, Finance Commission

3. Ministers of the Union Cabinet

4. Chief Ministers of the States

Select the correct answer using the code given below?

(a) Only 1, 2 and 3
(b) Only 1, 3 and 4
(c) Only 2 and 4
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Correct Answer: (b) Only 1, 3 and 4

Solution:The National Development Council was established in August, 1952. It consists of the following members- (1) Prime Minister as its Chairman, (2) Ministers of the Union Cabinet, (3) Chief Ministers of all the states, (4) Chief Minister/ Administrators of the Union Territories, (5) Members of the Planning Commission.

30. National Development Council is primarily related to - [U.P.U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2002]

(a) Approval of five-year plans
(b) Execution of village development plans
(c) Formation of development plans
(d) The financial relation between States and Union.

Correct Answer: (a) Approval of five-year plans

Solution:To ensure the participation of States in the formation of five-year plans, the National Development Council (NDC) was set up on 6 August, 1952 by an executive order of the Government. The Prime Minister is the Chairman of the National Development Council and all the Chief Ministers of the States are its members. The Secretary of the Planning Commission is also the Ex-officio Secretary of the National Development Council. NDC finally approves five years plans. NDC acts as a coordinator between the planning commission and State Governments.

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