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done Planning Commission Total Questions - 11

• question_answer1)

  The Planning Commission was established immediately after the inauguration of the Constitution to:

  1. Determine the machinery for implementing the Directive Principles

  2. Assess national resources and plan for their effective and balanced use

  3. Lay down the conditions for government participation in agriculture and industry

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
  A)
   Only 1              done clear
  B)
   Only 2 done clear
  C)
   1 and 2            done clear
  D)
   2 and 3 done clear
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• question_answer2)

  Which of the following is/are correct regarding the Planning Commission?

  1. Deputy Chairman has always been a whole-time member.

  2. Some Union Cabinet Ministers have been part-time members.

  3. Members of the Planning Commission enjoy the status of a Cabinet Minister.

  4. Number of whole-time expert members has varied.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
  A)
   2 and 4            done clear
  B)
   Only 4 done clear
  C)
   1 and 3            done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 4 done clear
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• question_answer3)
  Which one of the following statements is not correct in regard to the functions performed by the Planning Commission?
  A)
   It makes an assessment of the material, economic and human resources of the country. done clear
  B)
   It makes recommendations to the President of India with regard to distribution of proceeds of taxes between the Union and the States. done clear
  C)
   It formulates plans for the most effective and balanced utilisation of country's resources. done clear
  D)
   It appraises from time to time the progress made in the execution of each stage of the plan and recommends adjustments in policy and measures which it deems necessary. done clear
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• question_answer4)
  The Planning Commission is:
  A)
   A line agency                            done clear
  B)
   An auxiliary agency done clear
  C)
   A constitutional agency                   done clear
  D)
   A staff agency done clear
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• question_answer5)
  "Planning has superseded the Federation and our country is functioning like a unitary system in many respects" - was stated by:
  A)
   Ashok Chanda   done clear
  B)
   K. Santhanam done clear
  C)
   Estimates Committee                   done clear
  D)
   Administrative Reforms Commission done clear
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• question_answer6)
  Which one of the following agencies does not have statutory oversight over public expenditure?
  A)
   The Parliament                          done clear
  B)
   The Planning Commission done clear
  C)
   The Comptroller and Auditor-General     done clear
  D)
   The Finance Ministry done clear
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• question_answer7)
  Which one of the following is not a function of the Planning Commission?
  A)
   Formulation of a plan done clear
  B)
   Execution of development plans done clear
  C)
   Appraisal of plan progress done clear
  D)
   Making recommendations on policy and administration done clear
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• question_answer8)
  The Planning Commission was set up:
  A)
   Under the Government of India Act, 1935 done clear
  B)
   As per the provisions of the Constitution of India done clear
  C)
   By a Cabinet Resolution done clear
  D)
   As per the recommendations of the National Development Council done clear
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• question_answer9)
  The role of the Finance Commission in Centre-State fiscal relations has been undermined by:
  A)
   The State Governments done clear
  B)
   The Zonal Councils done clear
  C)
   The Planning Commission done clear
  D)
   The Election Commission done clear
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• question_answer10)
  Which one of the following statements about the Planning Commission is true?
  A)
   It is a constitutional body. done clear
  B)
   It is a statutory body. done clear
  C)
   It has been created by an executive order. done clear
  D)
   It is quasi-judicial in character. done clear
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• question_answer11)
  Which one of the following is not correct?
  A)
   The Planning Commission prepares the plan in consultation with Union Ministries and State Governments. done clear
  B)
   The various Central Ministries and State Governments draw up their own plans according to their needs, irrespective of the allocation received. done clear
  C)
   An effort is made through negotiation and discussion to secure agreement among the Central Ministries and State Governments regarding planning. done clear
  D)
   The draft five year plan prepared by the Planning Commission is placed before the Parliament for its sanction. done clear
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