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Who chairs the Governing Council of NITI Aayog, which includes Chief Ministers of all States and Union Territories with legislatures?
The Prime Minister chairs NITI Aayog's Governing Council. The Council brings together Chief Ministers of States and Union Territories with legislatures, plus Lieutenant Governors of other Union Territories. The Vice Chairperson, appointed by the Prime Minister, looks after daily functioning but does not chair the Council.
- AThe Union Finance Minister
- BThe Vice Chairperson of NITI Aayog
- CThe Prime MinisterCorrect
- DThe Governor of the Reserve Bank of India
Explanation
The Prime Minister is the Chairperson of NITI Aayog and its Governing Council. The Vice Chairperson is appointed by the Prime Minister and handles day-to-day functioning, so is not the chair of the Council. The Finance Minister and RBI Governor do not chair it.
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