Which of the following statements about the NITI Aayog is/are correct? 1. Prime Minister of India is the Chairperson of its Governing Council. 2. Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh is a member of its Governing Council. Select the answer using the code given below:
A.1 only
B.2 only
C.Both 1 and 2✓ Correct
D.Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation
Both statements about the NITI Aayog are correct. The Prime Minister of India is the ex-officio Chairperson of the NITI Aayog's Governing Council (Statement 1 correct). The Governing Council comprises the Prime Minister, Chief Ministers of all States, Chief Ministers of UTs with legislatures (Delhi, Puducherry, J&K), and the Lieutenant Governors of UTs without legislatures including Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Ladakh (Statement 2 correct). Hence, both statements are correct.
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