UPSC Prelims 2013 – Question 18

UPSC Prelims 2013 – Question 18

Q: Consider the following statements:

  • National Development Council is an organ of the Planning Commission.
  • The Economic and Social Planning is kept in the Concurrent List in the Constitution of India.
  • The Constitution of India prescribes that Panchayats should be assigned the task of preparation of plans for economic development and social justice.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Correct Answer: Option (b)

  • NDC is listed as an advisory body to Planning commission. Moreover, the plans made by Planning commission are placed before NDC for its acceptance. Hence, statement 1 is not correct.
  • In the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution, the Economic and Social Planning is kept in the Concurrent list. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
  • According to the Indian Constitution, the Panchayats should be assigned the task of preparation of plans for economic development and social justice. Hence, statement 3 is correct.

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