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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

भारत में निर्वाचन आयोग का गठन किस आधार पर होता है?

Who was the first woman President of the Indian National Congress?

Which article of the Indian Constitution allows the President to declare a National Emergency?

मौलिक अधिकारों के लिए न्यायिक संरक्षण किस अनुच्छेद के माध्यम से मिलता है?

केंद्र और राज्य सरकारों के बीच शक्तियों का विभाजन किस अनुच्छेद में निर्धारित है?

Who appoints the Chief Justice of India?

Who is considered the "father of the Indian Constitution"?

संघीय ढांचे का विवरण किस अनुच्छेद में मिलता है?

Who among the following is known as the "Father of the Nation" in India?

भारतीय सर्वोच्च न्यायालय का गठन किस आधार पर हुआ?