Question Bank for UPSC Indian Polity and Civics The Union Executive Planning Commission

It appraises from time to time the progress made in the execution of each stage of the plan and recommends adjustments in policy and measures which it deems necessary.

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4)

The Planning Commission is:

A)

A line agency

B)

An auxiliary agency

C)

A constitutional agency

D)

A staff agency

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5)

"Planning has superseded the Federation and our country is functioning like a unitary system in many respects" - was stated by:

A)

Ashok Chanda

B)

K. Santhanam

C)

Estimates Committee

D)

Administrative Reforms Commission

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6)

Which one of the following agencies does not have statutory oversight over public expenditure?

A)

The Parliament

B)

The Planning Commission

C)

The Comptroller and Auditor-General

D)

The Finance Ministry

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7)

Which one of the following is not a function of the Planning Commission?

A)

Formulation of a plan

B)

Execution of development plans

C)

Appraisal of plan progress

D)

Making recommendations on policy and administration

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8)

The Planning Commission was set up:

A)

Under the Government of India Act, 1935

B)

As per the provisions of the Constitution of India

C)

By a Cabinet Resolution

D)

As per the recommendations of the National Development Council

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9)

The role of the Finance Commission in Centre-State fiscal relations has been undermined by:

A)

The State Governments

B)

The Zonal Councils

C)

The Planning Commission

D)

The Election Commission

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10)

Which one of the following statements about the Planning Commission is true?

A)

It is a constitutional body.

B)

It is a statutory body.

C)

It has been created by an executive order.

D)

It is quasi-judicial in character.

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11)

Which one of the following is not correct?

A)

The Planning Commission prepares the plan in consultation with Union Ministries and State Governments.

B)

The various Central Ministries and State Governments draw up their own plans according to their needs, irrespective of the allocation received.

C)

An effort is made through negotiation and discussion to secure agreement among the Central Ministries and State Governments regarding planning.

D)

The draft five year plan prepared by the Planning Commission is placed before the Parliament for its sanction.

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Planning Commission Total Questions - 11