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Which of the following is an extra- constitutional agency? |
| A. | Union Public Service Commission |
| B. | Finance Commission |
| C. | Election Commission |
| D. | NITI Ayog |
| Answer» D. NITI Ayog | |
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Explanation: Extra constitutional bodies or Non-constitutional bodies derive their authority by a law created by the parliament, an ordinance promulgated by the president or an executive order. It does not have mention in the constitution. (1) Statutory Body: Created by a law passed by the parliament. Example - Information commission, National Human Rights Commission (formed to conform to United Nations charter on Human rights), Lokpal, CBI. (2) Executive bodies: Created by an executive order - i.e. order of a ministry of union or state. Such bodies have no constitutional or law backing them. Example: Planning commission (now replaced by MT' Aayog), UIDAI (Aadhar card). |
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