Consider the following statements regarding the role of institutions in the formulation and implementation…
Consider the following statements regarding the role of institutions in the formulation and implementation of 'Public Policy' in India:
- AOnly 1 and 2
- BOnly 1, 3 and 4
- COnly 2 and 4
- D1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B
The Cabinet Secretariat works under the Prime Minister as the apex policy-coordination hub (1), lateral entry brings in private-sector experts (3), and parliamentary standing committees scrutinise ministries' policies and spending (4). Statement 2 is wrong because NITI Aayog replaced the Planning Commission, not the National Development Council, and its Governing Council hasn't formally abolished the NDC.