The correct answer is (c). The National Development Council (NDC) is a non-statutory body. It is an advisory body to the central government on planning and development matters. It was set up in 1952 by the Government of India. The NDC includes the Prime Minister, the Union Cabinet Ministers, the Chief Ministers of all states, and the Planning Commission. It meets at least twice a year.
(a) The NDC includes the Chief Ministers of all states. This is correct.
(b) The NDC is a non-constitutional body. This is correct.
(c) The NDC is a statutory body. This is incorrect.
(d) The NDC should meet at least twice in a year. This is correct.