Question

NITI Aayog is a new arrangement. What institution did it replace?

• A. National Integration Council
• B. National Development Council
• C. Planning Commission
• D. Finance Commission

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Planning Commission

The Planning Commission was the central institution that led economic planning in India. Established: March 15, 1950 Nature: A Non-Constitutional and Non-Statutory body. Chairperson: Prime Minister First Chairperson: Jawaharlal Nehru First Deputy Chairperson: Gulzarilal Nanda Main Responsibility: Preparation of Five-Year Plans. Discontinued: On August 15, 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that a new institution would be established in place of the Planning Commission. Replaced by: NITI Aayog