Multiple choice

Which of the following is/are correct?

  1. Planning Commission does not have direct influence on the states.
  2. The National Development Council (NDC) reviews the working of the national plan.
  3. The Deputy Chairman of Planning Commission is the executive head of NDC.

  1. 1 only

  2. 1 and 2

  3. 2 and 3

  4. 1, 2 and 3
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 1 is correct. Planning Commission is more influential at the centre as Prime Minister is the commission`s head. Its influence at states is indirect, especially if the states are not too much dependent on the financial assistance from the union. Statement 2 is correct. The NDC reviews the working of the national plan from time to time and recommends measures for the achievement of the objectives of national plan. Statement 3 is wrong. The head of NDC is also the Prime Minister.

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