Question
Which of the following are associated with 'Planning' in India?
1. The Finance Commission
2. The National Development Council
3. The Union Ministry of Rural Development
4. The Union Ministry of Urban Development
5. The Parliament
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 5 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 5 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Answer:
C
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Explanation:
The Finance Commission: Responsible for fiscal planning and resource allocation.
The National Development Council (NDC): Formulates and approves national development plans.
The Parliament: Plays a crucial role in the planning process by discussing and approving the national budget and policies.
Ministries of Urban and Rural Development are not directly associated with Planning Commission.
Note: Planning Commission was abolished in 2014 and Niti Aayog was functional from 2015 onwards.