Question

NITI Aayog replaced which previous Indian government body?

• A. Planning Commission of India
• B. Reserve Bank of India
• C. Central Statistical Office
• D. National Development Council

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Planning Commission of India

NITI AYOG

• The new system replaced the Planning Commission of India with effect from 1 January 2015.

• NITI AYOG - National Institution for Transforming India

• D. G. On the recommendation of Ajay Chibber, NITI Aayog came into existence instead of Planning Commission.

• NITI Aayog is an advisory body.

• An Advisory Council consisting of the Prime Minister as Chairman, Chief Ministers of all States and Lieutenant Governors of Union Territories.