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Which of the following correctly describes the composition of NITI Aayog's Governing Council?
The Governing Council of NITI Aayog is chaired by the Prime Minister and includes Chief Ministers of all States and Union Territories with legislatures plus Lieutenant Governors of other Union Territories, reflecting cooperative federalism.
- AOnly Union Cabinet ministers chaired by the Finance Minister
- BChief Ministers of all States and Union Territories with legislatures, Lieutenant Governors of other Union Territories, chaired by the Prime MinisterCorrect
- COnly the Chief Secretaries of states chaired by the Cabinet Secretary
- DMembers of Parliament nominated by the Speaker and Chairman of Rajya Sabha
Explanation
The Governing Council is the body bringing together the Prime Minister, Chief Ministers of all States and Union Territories with legislatures, and Lieutenant Governors of other Union Territories. This reflects its federal character. The other options describe bodies that do not match its composition.
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