Question

NITI Aayog was established in which year?

• A. 2012
• B. 2014
• C. 2015
• D. 2016

Hint:

NITI Aayog established → 1 January 2015.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The question asks about the year in which NITI Aayog was established.

Explanation:

NITI Aayog, which stands for National Institution for Transforming India, was established on January 1, 2015. It replaced the Planning Commission of India, which was instituted in 1950. The purpose of setting up NITI Aayog was to foster cooperative federalism through structured support initiatives and mechanisms with the States, recognizing that strong states make a strong nation. NITI Aayog acts as the policy think tank of the Government of India.

Logic:

• Option 2012: Incorrect. In 2012, the Planning Commission was still operational.
• Option 2014: Incorrect. While discussions about reorganizing the Planning Commission were underway in 2014, NITI Aayog was not yet established.
• Option 2015: Correct. NITI Aayog was officially formed on January 1, 2015.
• Option 2016: Incorrect. By 2016, NITI Aayog was already functioning.

Therefore, the correct answer is 2015.