Which of the following is/are the functions of the National Development Council of India ? To prescribe guidelines for the preparation of the national economic plan. To review the working of the national economic plan from time to time. To consider important questions of social and economic policy affecting national development Select the correct answer using the codes given below? Options: A . &nbsp1 and 2 only B . &nbsp2 and 3 only C . &nbsp1 only D . &nbsp1, 2 and 3

Which of the following is/are the functions of the National Development Council

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Which of the following is/are the functions of the National Development Council of India?

To prescribe guidelines for the preparation of the national economic plan.

To review the working of the national economic plan from time to time.

To consider important questions of social and economic policy affecting national development

Select the correct answer using the codes given below?

Options:

A . 1 and 2 only

B . 2 and 3 only

C . 1 only

D . 1, 2 and 3

Answer: Option D
Answer: (d)
The National Development Council (NDC) or the Rashtriya Vikas Parishad is the apex body for decision making and deliberations on development matters in India, presided over by the Prime Minister.
The functions of the Council are,
to prescribe guidelines for the formulation of the National Plan;
to consider the National Plan as formulated by the NITI Aayog;
to consider important questions of social and economic policy affecting national development; and
to review the working of the Plan from time to time and to recommend such measures as are necessary for achieving the aims and targets set out in the National Plan.

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