(Q) Consider the following statements ?

1. The highest deciding body for planning in India is the planning commission of India
2. The Secretary of the planning commission of India is also the secretary of National Development Council
Which of these statements is/are not correct ?
A) Only 1
B) Only 2
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither 1 nor 2

View Answer

C) 1 and 2

Explanation : Both statements are incorrect.
Statement 1: The highest deciding body for planning in India was the National Development Council (NDC) and not the Planning Commission of India.
Statement 2: The Secretary of the Planning Commission of India was not the Secretary of the National Development Council. The Secretary of the NDC was usually a senior bureaucrat or government official, while the Secretary of the Planning Commission was responsible for the day-to-day functioning of the Commission.