Multiple choice general knowledge

The highest body that approves Five Year Plans in India is

  1. Planning commission

  2. National development council

  3. Interstate council

  4. Union cabinet
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The National Development Council (NDC) is the highest body that approves Five Year Plans in India. It comprises the Prime Minister, Union Cabinet Ministers, Chief Ministers of all states, and administrators of Union Territories. While the Planning Commission prepared the plans, the NDC provided the final approval. The Interstate Council deals with Centre-State relations, and the Union cabinet handles general administration.

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