Multiple choice

Consider the following statements:

  1. The President is the chairman of the Planning Commission.
  2. The deputy chairman of the Planning Commission submits the draft of Five Year Plan to the Cabinet.
  3. Certain central ministers can be part time members of the Planning Commission. Which of the above is / are not correct?

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. 1 and 2

  4. 2 and 3
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Explanation

Statement 1 is wrong. Prime Minister is the chairman of the commission.

Statement 2 is correct. The deputy chairman of the commission is the de facto executive head of the commission and is responsible for formulation and submission of the draft of five year plan to the central cabinet. Statement 3 is correct. Some central ministers are appointed as part time members of the commission.

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