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Who is the ex-officio Chairman of NITI Aayog?

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

Answer options

  1. President of India
  2. Finance Minister of India
  3. Prime Minister of India
  4. Vice-President of India

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Prime Minister of India

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: (C) Prime Minister of India šŸ“š Explanation: The Prime Minister of India serves as the ex-officio Chairperson of NITI Aayog. As the head of the institution, the PM provides the overall vision and direction for the think-tank. NITI Aayog also has a Vice-Chairperson (appointed by the PM) and a CEO, who handle the day-to-day operations. The body focuses on fostering cooperative federalism and evidence-based policy making