Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Who is the Ex-officio Chairman of NITI Aayog ?

Options:

President

Prime Minister

Home Minister

Finance Minister

Correct Answer:

Prime Minister

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 2 - Prime Minister

The Ex-officio Chairman of NITI Aayog is the Prime Minister of India.
NITI Aayog, on the other hand, is a statutory body. It was established by an Act of the Parliament in 2015, replacing the Planning Commission. This means its existence and functioning are based on a law passed by the Parliament, not directly by the Constitution.