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Consider the following statements:
(1) The National Development Council (NDC) was constituted in 1948.
(2) The National Development Council (NDC) is an extra-constitutional body.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Option: B
The National Development Council (NDC) is the apex body for decision making and deliberations on development matters in India, presided over by the Prime Minister. It was set up on 6 August 1952 to strengthen and mobilize the efforts and resources of the nation in support of the Plan. It is an extra constitutional and non-statutory body. Its status is advisory to Planning Commission but binding.
