NITI Aayog is a/an

AStatutory body of the Government of India

BAutonomous body of the Government of India

CAdvisory body of the Government of India ✓ Correct

DExecutive body of the Government of India

Correct answer: (C) Advisory body of the Government of India

Explanation

NITI Aayog is an advisory body and policy think tank of the Government of India.

It is not a statutory body since it was not created by an Act of Parliament.

It is not an autonomous body operating independently of the government.

It is not an executive body with powers to implement and enforce decisions.

It was set up in 2015 by a Cabinet resolution, replacing the Planning Commission.

It offers strategic and technical advice to the centre and the states.

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