1. The Finance Commission
2. The National Development Council
3. The Union Ministry of Rural Development
4. The Union Ministry of Urban Development
5. The Parliament
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect: It is constituted by the President under Article 280 to give its recommendations on the distribution of tax revenues between the Union and the States. It defines the financial relations between the Centre and the States. Therefore, it is not directly associated with "Planning" in the traditional sense.
Statement 2 is correct: Earlier, NDC served as "the highest decision-making authority" in the country on development matters. NDC used to advise the Planning Commission on planning.
Statement 3 is incorrect: The Union Ministry of Rural Development is entrusted with the task of accelerating the socio-economic development of rural India.
Statement 4 is incorrect: The Union Ministry of Urban Development is entrusted with the formulation and administration of the rules and regulations and laws relating to the housing and urban development in India.
Statement 5 is correct: Parliament is the supreme legislative institution of the Republic of India. It is directly responsible to make laws and devise plans and strategies for the welfare of the society. Therefore, it is indirectly associated with planning.