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NITI Aayog, Planning Commission and NDC — Full Chapter Quiz

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From Five-Year Plans to Competitive Federalism: Planning Commission, NITI Aayog, and India's Development Strategy•medium•25 questions•~20 min

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Question 01

easy

NITI Aayog was established on which date, and by what mechanism?

Question 02

easy

Which of the following correctly describes the legal character of NITI Aayog?

Question 03

easy

Who is the Chairperson of the NITI Aayog?

Question 04

medium

What rank does the Vice-Chairperson of NITI Aayog hold?

Question 05

medium

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NITI Aayog holds the rank equivalent to which position?

Question 06

medium

Which wing of NITI Aayog serves as a permanent platform for national collaboration comprising representatives from every State and Ministry?

Question 07

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What is the maximum number of part-time members in NITI Aayog's full-time organisational framework?

Question 08

medium

What is the maximum number of Ex-Officio Members (Union Cabinet Ministers) in NITI Aayog?

Question 09

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Which of the following is NOT included in the Governing Council of NITI Aayog?

Question 10

medium

Regional Councils of NITI Aayog are convened by whom?

Question 11

medium

Which guiding principle of NITI Aayog is directly linked to the philosophy of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay?

Question 12

medium

Which of the following correctly describes the governance shift articulated by NITI Aayog in its objectives?

Question 13

hard

The erstwhile Planning Commission was established in March 1950 on the recommendation of which body?

Question 14

hard

Which of the following statements about the Deputy Chairman of the erstwhile Planning Commission is correct?

Question 15

hard

In the erstwhile Planning Commission, which body was NOT under its purview and was later transferred to another Ministry?

Question 16

hard

The Programme Evaluation Organisation (PEO) was established in which year, and how many regional offices does it have?

Question 17

hard

The National Development Council (NDC) was established in August 1952 on the recommendation of which document?

Question 18

medium

Which of the following is NOT a function of the National Development Council (NDC)?

Question 19

hard

According to the formal procedure for Five-Year Plan approval, in what sequence does a Draft Plan receive approval?

Question 20

hard

The Sarkaria Commission (1983–87) made which specific recommendation about the NDC?

Question 21

hard

D.R. Gadgil, former Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission, attributed the Commission's over-reaching influence primarily to which factor?

Question 22

medium

NILERD (formerly IAMR) is described as which type of office in relation to NITI Aayog?

Question 23

hard

Consider the following statements about the NDC: 1. Its recommendations are binding on both Central and State Governments. 2. It must meet at least twice every year. 3. Before 1967, all Union Cabinet Ministers were members of the NDC. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Question 24

medium

Which of the following correctly distinguishes NITI Aayog from the erstwhile Planning Commission in terms of State participation?

Question 25

hard

Which constitutional expert described the NDC as approximating 'a super cabinet of the entire Indian federation'?

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