The Chairperson of NITI Aayog is appointed by the Prime Minister.

Indian Polity ·Previously asked in JKPSC Combined Competitive Examination (JKCCE) 2025

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Question

Consider the following statements:

Assertion (A): The Chairperson of NITI Aayog is appointed by the Prime Minister.

Reason (R): The NITI Aayog was created by an executive resolution of the Government of India.

The correct answer is:

  1. A. A and R are both correct and R is the correct explanation of A
  2. B. A and R are both correct and R is NOT the correct explanation of A
  3. C. A is correct, but R is NOT correct
  4. D. A is NOT correct, but R is correct (Correct answer)

Correct Answer

Option D — A is NOT correct, but R is correct

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is A is NOT correct, but R is correct.

Key Points

  • The Prime Minister is the ex-officio Chairperson of NITI Aayog, not "appointed" to the position by the PM — Assertion A is incorrect.
  • Reason R is correct: NITI Aayog was established on 1 January 2015 through an executive resolution of the Government of India, replacing the Planning Commission.