The basic objectives of planning in India, according to the Planning Commission, can be grouped under the heads of growth, modernization, self-reliance and growth by raising national income, full employment and social justice. Social justice means to equitably distribute the wealth and income of the country among different sections of the society and to raise the condition of backward and depressed classes.

Correct Option: D

The basic objectives of planning in India, according to the Planning Commission, can be grouped under the heads of growth, modernization, self-reliance and growth by raising national income, full employment and social justice. Social justice means to equitably distribute the wealth and income of the country among different sections of the society and to raise the condition of backward and depressed classes.

After India gained independence, a formal model of planning was adopted, and accordingly, the Planning Commission, reporting directly to the Prime Minister of India was established on 15 March 1950. Prime Minister of India is the Chairman of this body which is neither constitutional nor statutory.
Note: NITI Aayog or the National Institution for Transforming India is a Government of India policy thinktank established by the Narendra Modi government to replace the Planning Commission which followed the top-down model. Emphasis is on bottom-up approach and makes the country to move towards cooperative federalism. The Prime Minister serves as the Ex-officio chairman of NITI AAYOG. Chief Executive Officer: Amitabh Kant. Vice Chairperson: Arvind Panagariya.

Correct Option: C

After India gained independence, a formal model of planning was adopted, and accordingly, the Planning Commission, reporting directly to the Prime Minister of India was established on 15 March 1950. Prime Minister of India is the Chairman of this body which is neither constitutional nor statutory.
Note: NITI Aayog or the National Institution for Transforming India is a Government of India policy thinktank established by the Narendra Modi government to replace the Planning Commission which followed the top-down model. Emphasis is on bottom-up approach and makes the country to move towards cooperative federalism. The Prime Minister serves as the Ex-officio chairman of NITI AAYOG. Chief Executive Officer: Amitabh Kant. Vice Chairperson: Arvind Panagariya.

The President of India (based on a recommendation from incumbent Government of India) appoints the Chief Election Commissioner who has tenure of six years, or up to the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier. He enjoys the same official status, salary and perks as available to Judges of the Supreme Court of India.
Note : Dr. Nasim Zaidi is the present (2017) chief election of India.

Correct Option: C

The President of India (based on a recommendation from incumbent Government of India) appoints the Chief Election Commissioner who has tenure of six years, or up to the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier. He enjoys the same official status, salary and perks as available to Judges of the Supreme Court of India.
Note : Dr. Nasim Zaidi is the present (2017) chief election of India.

As per the Constitution, the commission is appointed every five years and consists of a chairman and four other members appointed by the President of India.

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As per the Constitution, the commission is appointed every five years and consists of a chairman and four other members appointed by the President of India.

The Finance Commission Act of 1951 states the terms of qualification, appointment and disqualification, the term, eligibility and powers of the Finance Commission. As per the Constitution, the commission is appointed every five years and consists of a chairman and four other members.

Correct Option: D

The Finance Commission Act of 1951 states the terms of qualification, appointment and disqualification, the term, eligibility and powers of the Finance Commission. As per the Constitution, the commission is appointed every five years and consists of a chairman and four other members.