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Constitution & Amendments
Question No. 303Interactive Test Mode
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Q303. Which of the following bodies does not/do not find mention in the Constitution? 1. National Development Council 2. Planning Commission 3. Zonal Councils Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Which of the following bodies does not/do not find mention in the Constitution?

  1. National Development Council
  2. Planning Commission
  3. Zonal Councils Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)
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Correct Answer: Option (D) — 1, 2 and 3

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None of the three bodies are mentioned in the Constitution of India:

  1. The National Development Council was created by an executive resolution in August 1952.
  2. The Planning Commission was established via an executive resolution in March 1950.
  3. Zonal Councils are statutory bodies established under Part III of the States Reorganisation Act, 1956.
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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2013 (Q303)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicPolity → Constitution & Amendments
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — 1, 2 and 3

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2013 Q303

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2013 GS Paper I Question 303 (Polity)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2013 Polity (Constitution & Amendments) question is Option (D): "1, 2 and 3". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2013 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Polity" and micro-topic "Constitution & Amendments". You can explore all repeated questions from Constitution & Amendments in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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