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