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National Development Council (Historical Context)

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Formed in 1952 to strengthen cooperative federalism. Chaired by the Prime Minister, it included Union Ministers, Chief Ministers of states, and UT administrators to finalize Five-Year Plans and review national objectives. Although not constitutionally mandated, it influenced policy alignment and state investment priorities. With the demise of the Planning Commission, the NDC’s role waned, and many of its functions integrated into NITI Aayog’s Governing Council. Historically, NDC symbolized consensus-driven planning, bridging political divides. Understanding NDC offers insight into India’s earlier planning framework, where states and the center negotiated resource allocations, jointly pursuing socioeconomic targets for the entire country.

Practice Questions

Who is the guardian of the Indian Constitution?

राष्ट्रपति के आदेशों को निरस्त करने का अधिकार किसके पास है?

भारतीय संविधान में नागरिकों के मौलिक अधिकार किस दस्तावेज़ में वर्णित हैं?

What is the minimum age required to become the President of India?

संसद द्वारा विधेयक का पुनर्विचार किस अनुच्छेद के अंतर्गत संभव है?

Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India?

Who appoints the members of the Election Commission of India?

संविधान सभा की बैठकें किस वर्ष प्रारंभ हुई थीं?

Who among the following can recommend the dissolution of the Lok Sabha?

भारतीय सर्वोच्च न्यायालय का गठन किस आधार पर हुआ?