Discussion
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer from the codes given below :
| List I (Bodies) | List II (Related Activities) |
|---|---|
| (a) Central Secretariat | (1) Principles Governing Grants-in-aid to states |
| (b) Cabinet Secretariat | (2) Formulation of policies |
| (c) Planning Commission | (3) Co-ordination of activities of various ministries |
| (d) Finance Commission | (4) Allocation of resources |
Answer: C
The correct match is a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1.
- The Central Secretariat, the ministries and departments of the Government of India, assists ministers in the formulation of policies.
- The Cabinet Secretariat coordinates the activities of the various ministries and serves the Cabinet and its committees.
- The Planning Commission allocated resources among sectors and states through the Five Year Plans.
- The Finance Commission (Article 280) recommends the principles governing grants-in-aid to the states out of the Consolidated Fund of India.
Option A gives grants-in-aid to the Cabinet Secretariat, and options B and D give policy formulation to the Planning Commission, so only option C fits all four.
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