Q. Consider the following statements:
1.NITI Aayog is a constitutional body established by an amendment to the Constitution.
2.It replaced the Planning Commission of India in 2015.
3.Unlike the Planning Commission, NITI Aayog promotes cooperative federalism through a bottom-up approach.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation:

  • NITI Aayog was established by an executive resolution of the Union Cabinet and is neither statutory nor constitutional.
  • It replaced the 65-year-old Planning Commission on January 1, 2015
  • It aims to strengthen cooperative federalism with a bottom-up approach, in contrast to the top-down model of the Planning Commission.
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