UPSC Economics People as Resource Question Bank Structure of Economy and Human Resources in India

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          Which of the following is/are the functions of the National Development Council of India?
    1. To prescribe guidelines for preparation of the national economic plan.
    2. To review the working of the national economic plan from time to time.
    3. To consider important questions of social and economic policy affecting national development
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below?

    A) 1 only              

    B)        2 only

    C) 3 only              

    D)        1, 2 and 3

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    The National Development Council (NDC) or the Rashtriya Vikas Parishad is the apex body for decision making and deliberations on development matters in India, presided over by the Prime Minister. The functions of the Council are to prescribe guidelines for the formulation of the National Plan; to consider the National Plan as formulated by the Planning Commission; to consider important questions of social and economic policy affecting national development; and   to review the working of the Plan from time to time and to recommend such measures as are necessary for achieving the aims and targets set out in the National Plan.


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