Which of the following statements about the NITI Aayog is/are correct? 1. The Prime Minister of India is the Chairperson of its Governing Council. 2. The 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 NITI Aayog are correct. (1) The Prime Minister of India is the Chairperson (ex-officio) of the NITI Aayog's Governing Council. (2) The Lieutenant Governors of Union Territories with legislatures (Delhi, Puducherry, Jammu & Kashmir) and Union Territories without legislatures (including Ladakh, Andaman & Nicobar) are members of the Governing Council. After the reorganization of Jammu & Kashmir in 2019, Ladakh became a separate Union Territory and its Lieutenant Governor is part of the NITI Aayog Governing Council. The Council also includes Chief Ministers of all states and the Vice Chairperson of NITI Aayog.
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