Multiple choice

Consider the following statements about National Development Council (NDC):

  1. The Five Year Plan is first presented to the NDC and then to the Parliament.
  2. The Secretary to the Planning Commission and NDC is the same person.
  3. The emergence of regional parties in states fortifies the federal nature of NDC. Which of the above is / are correct?

  1. Only 1

  2. 1 and 2

  3. Only 3

  4. 1, 2 and 3
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 1 is correct. The draft of FYP is prepared by Planning commission and then presented to the union cabinet. After its approval it is placed before NDC for acceptance and then is presented to the Parliament.

Statement 2 is correct. The secretary to the Planning commission acts as the secretary to NDC. Statement 3 is correct. The emergence of regional parties has increased the participation of states in the preparation of national plan.

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