The Ex-Officio Secretary of National Development Council is: A. Secretary of Finance Ministry B. General Secretary of Lok Sabha C. Secretary of Planning Commission D. Vice Chairman of Planning Commission

Secretary of Finance Ministry
General Secretary of Lok Sabha
Secretary of Planning Commission
Vice Chairman of Planning Commission

The correct answer is: C. Secretary of Planning Commission.

The National Development Council (NDC) is a high-level planning body in India. It was established in 1950 by the Planning Commission. The NDC is chaired by the Prime Minister and includes the Chief Ministers of all states, the Finance Minister, the Planning Minister, and other central ministers. The NDC’s main function is to advise the central government on economic planning and development.

The Secretary of the Planning Commission is the ex-officio Secretary of the NDC. The Secretary of the Planning Commission is the chief executive officer of the Planning Commission. The Secretary is responsible for the day-to-day functioning of the Planning Commission and for implementing the decisions of the NDC.

The Secretary of Finance Ministry is not the ex-officio Secretary of the NDC. The Secretary of Finance Ministry is the chief executive officer of the Ministry of Finance. The Secretary is responsible for the day-to-day functioning of the Ministry of Finance and for implementing the decisions of the Cabinet.

The General Secretary of Lok Sabha is not the ex-officio Secretary of the NDC. The General Secretary of Lok Sabha is the chief executive officer of the Lok Sabha. The General Secretary is responsible for the day-to-day functioning of the Lok Sabha and for implementing the decisions of the Speaker.

The Vice Chairman of Planning Commission is not the ex-officio Secretary of the NDC. The Vice Chairman of Planning Commission is the second-highest-ranking official in the Planning Commission. The Vice Chairman is responsible for assisting the Chairman of the Planning Commission in carrying out the functions of the Planning Commission.

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