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Who serves as the Chairperson of NITI Aayog?
The Prime Minister of India is the ex-officio Chairperson of NITI Aayog. The Vice-Chairperson, CEO and members are appointed to assist, but the chair rests with the Prime Minister, giving the body its top-level political direction.
- AThe Union Finance Minister
- BThe Vice-Chairperson nominated by the President
- CThe Prime Minister of IndiaCorrect
- DThe Chief Executive Officer
Explanation
The Prime Minister is the ex-officio Chairperson of NITI Aayog. The Vice-Chairperson and CEO are appointed by the Prime Minister and handle day-to-day work. The Finance Minister is not the Chairperson, and the Vice-Chairperson is subordinate to the Chairperson.
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