Who among the following constitute the National Development Council? 1. The Prime Minister 2. The Chairman, Finance Commission 3. Ministers of the Union Cabinet 4. Chief Ministers of the States Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

The National Development Council (NDC) was established in August 1952 as an executive body to facilitate cooperation between the Centre and the States in planning [1]. Its composition includes the Prime Minister of India as the Chairman, all Union Cabinet Ministers, and the Chief Ministers of all States [2]. Additionally, it includes the Chief Ministers and administrators of Union Territories and members of the NITI Aayog (formerly the Planning Commission) [1]. While the Finance Minister is a member by virtue of being a Union Cabinet Minister, the Chairman of the Finance Commission is not a constituent member of the NDC. The Council serves as the apex body for decision-making and deliberations on development matters, ensuring balanced and rapid development across the country [2]. Therefore, statements 1, 3, and 4 are correct, while statement 2 is incorrect.

Sources

1. [1] Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 56: NITI Aayog > TNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT l COUNCIL > p. 472
2. [2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Development_Council_(India)