Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Politics of Planned Development

Question:

Write the full form of NITI Aayog :

Options:

National Institution for Transforming India

New Institution for Transforming India

New Industries for Transforming India

New Investment for Transforming India

Correct Answer:

National Institution for Transforming India

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) - National Institution for Transforming India

The Government of India replaced the Planning Commission with a new institution named NITI Aayog. NITI Aayog stands for National Institution for Transforming India. The NITI Aayog came into existence on 1 January 2015. The Prime Minister is its Chairperson.
Before the establishment of NITI Aayog, the Planning Commission operated for 65 years as it was formed in March 1950 and got replaced on 1 Jan 2015.
The Planning Commission was set up in March 1950 by a simple resolution of the Government of India.