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Q301. Consider the following statements: 1. The National Development Council is an organ of the Planning Commission. 2. The Economic and Social Planning is kept in the Concurrent List in the Constitution of India. 3. The Constitution of India prescribes that Panchayats should be assigned the task of preparation of plans for economic development and social justice. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:

  1. The National Development Council is an organ of the Planning Commission.
  2. The Economic and Social Planning is kept in the Concurrent List in the Constitution of India.
  3. The Constitution of India prescribes that Panchayats should be assigned the task of preparation of plans for economic development and social justice. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)

Official Answer Key & Detailed Solution

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2013 • Polity

Correct Answer: Option (B) — 2 and 3 only

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Statement 1 is incorrect: The National Development Council was an independent apex body chaired by the Prime Minister comprising Chief Ministers and Union Cabinet Ministers to approve plans, not an internal organ of the Planning Commission. Statement 2 is correct: 'Economic and social planning' is listed as Entry 20 in the Concurrent List (List III) of the Seventh Schedule. Statement 3 is correct: Article 243G of the Constitution mandates the devolution of powers to Panchayats for the preparation and implementation of plans for economic development and social justice.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2013 (Q301)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicPolity → Constitution & Amendments
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — 2 and 3 only

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The official UPSC answer key for this 2013 Polity (Constitution & Amendments) question is Option (B): "2 and 3 only". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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