Which of the following are associated with 'Planning' in India

Which of the following are associated with ‘Planning’ in India

Which of the following are associated with ‘Planning’ in India?
1. The Finance Commission
2. The National Development Council
3. The Union Ministry of Rural Development
4. The Union Ministry of Urban Development
5. The Parliament
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a)

1, 2 and 5 only

(b)

1, 3 and 4 only

(c)

2 and 5 only

(d)

1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 only

Answer:

(c)

Core Books/NCERT

Explanation

Statement 1 is Incorrect: It deals with financial devolution between Union & States (Article 280), not with planning. Statement 2 is Correct: This was a key body for planning in India, reviewing and approving Five-Year Plans (now replaced by NITI Aayog’s Governing Council). Statement 3 is inocrrect The Union Ministry of Rural Development is an implementation agency for rural schemes (like MGNREGA, watershed development). It does not formulate or oversee planning. Statement 4 is incorrect: The Union Ministry of Urban Development implements urban schemes (JNNURM, Smart Cities). It is not a body responsible for national planning. Statement 5 is Correct: Parliament approves Plans (earlier), allocates finances, and passes necessary legislation.