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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

Which of the following is a provision of the Indian Constitution regarding the Emergency?

What is the term of office for the Vice President of India?

राज्य सरकारों के अधिकार किस अनुच्छेद में वर्णित हैं?

मौलिक अधिकारों के उल्लंघन पर तत्काल न्यायिक राहत किस अनुच्छेद में दी जाती है?

Who has the authority to promulgate ordinances in India?

Which article of the Indian Constitution mentions the procedure for amendment?

भारतीय संसद की दो सदनों का नाम क्या है?

विधेयक पारित करने की प्रक्रिया किस प्रावधान के अंतर्गत आती है?

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the creation of the All India Services?

न्यायपालिका की स्वतंत्रता सुनिश्चित करने के लिए किस प्रावधान को शामिल किया गया है?