Question

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

3. The Constitution includes economic and social planning in the Concurrent List in the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India

 Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3 (c) 2 only (d) 3 only

Answer 1

(b) The highest decision making body for planning in India is the Parliament, National Development Council is at second position and Planning Commission at third position. Economic and social planning is placed under Entry 20 in the Concurrent list.