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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

संसद के अधिवेशन के अंतराल का निर्धारण किसके द्वारा किया जाता है?

वरिष्ठ न्यायाधीशों के चयन में किस समिति का योगदान होता है?

अभियोजक की स्वतंत्रता किस सिद्धांत पर आधारित है?

Which of the following is the right of a citizen under the Indian Constitution?

लोकसभा के सदस्यों के लिए न्यूनतम आयु क्या है?

Which amendment of the Indian Constitution gave the Right to Education a fundamental right?

न्यायपालिका के निर्णयों की binding प्रभावशीलता किस पर आधारित है?

Who among the following was the first woman Governor of an Indian state?

संसद सदस्यों की योग्यता किस अनुच्छेद में निर्धारित है?

Which of the following is a power of the Vice President of India?