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UPSC Prelims PYQ 2015: NITI Aayog — replacement of which body?

The Government of India has established NITI Aayog to replace the

  1. Human Rights Commission
  2. Finance Commission
  3. Law Commission
  4. Planning Commission

Explanation

Option (d) is correct
  • It replaced the Planning Commission in January 2015.

Infographic diagram outlines NITI Aayog's structure, objectives, and key initiatives, highlighting its role as a policy think tank established in 2015 to replace Planning Commission. It features composition details with icons for roles like Chairperson and CEO, seven pillars such as Pro-People and Transparency, objectives focused on cooperative federalism and strategic policy design, and a numbered list of nine initiatives including Digital India and Atal Innovation Mission.

Answer: (d) Planning Commission; Difficulty Level: Easy

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