Who among the following constitute the National Development Council

2013

Non-Constitutional/Statutory Bodies, Polity

Who among the following constitute the National Development Council?
(1). The Prime Minister
(2). The Chairman, Finance Commission
(3). Ministers of the Union Cabinet
(4). Chief Ministers of the States
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

(a)

1, 2 and 3 only

(b)

1, 3 and 4 only

(c)

2 and 4 only

(d)

1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer:

(b)

Core Books/NCERT

Explanation

Correct option is B. 1, 3 and 4 The National Development Council or Rashtriya Vikas Parishad is the apex body for decision creating and deliberations on development matters in India, presided over by the Prime Minister The Council comprises the Prime Minister, the Union Cabinate Ministers, Chief Ministers of all States or their substitutes, representatives of the Union Territories and the members of the NITI Aayog (Planning Commission).