Question

‘NITI Aayog’ has been established under which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India?

• A. Article 371
• B. Article 285
• C. Article 282
• D. None of the above

Hint:

NITI Aayog was established by executive resolution, not under any article of the Constitution. Always distinguish between constitutional, statutory, and executive bodies.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

The NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India) was established by the Government of India on 1st January 2015, replacing the Planning Commission. Unlike bodies established under constitutional provisions (such as the Election Commission under Article 324), NITI Aayog is neither a constitutional nor a statutory body.
It was created through an executive resolution of the Union Cabinet, and therefore, it is not derived from any article of the Constitution. Review of the options:
(A) Article 371 – Deals with special provisions for certain states (e.g., Nagaland, Maharashtra).

(B) Article 285 – Concerns exemption of Union property from state taxation.

(C) Article 282 – Relates to grants from the Union to states — not NITI Aayog.

(D) None of the above – Correct.