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Which institution replaced the Planning Commission of India in 2015?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Finance Commission
  2. NITI Aayog
  3. National Development Council
  4. Zonal Council

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: NITI Aayog

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) NITI Aayog šŸ“š Explanation: The National Institution for Transforming India, also known as NITI Aayog, was established on January 1, 2015, via a cabinet resolution. It serves as a policy think tank for the Government of India, providing both directional and policy inputs. Unlike the Planning Commission, it emphasizes a bottom-up approach and foster "Cooperative Federalism."