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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

आपातकाल की स्थिति में राज्य सरकारों के अधिकार किस अनुच्छेद में वर्णित हैं?

What is the maximum number of members in the Legislative Assembly of a state?

न्यायपालिका की स्वतंत्रता किस अनुच्छेद में सुनिश्चित की गई है?

भारतीय संविधान में मौलिक कर्तव्यों का प्रावधान किस अनुच्छेद में है?

न्यायाधीशों की नियुक्ति में किस समिति की सिफारिश ली जाती है?

Who has the power to remove a Governor from office in India?

न्यायिक समीक्षा मुख्यतः किन के खिलाफ की जाती है?

राज्य सरकारों के अधिकार किस अनुच्छेद में वर्णित हैं?

राष्ट्रपति की अनुपस्थिति में संसद में किस सत्र को आयोजित किया जाता है?

Which of the following is NOT a power of the Rajya Sabha?