Extra-constitutional bodies are those that derive their authority not from the Constitution or a specific law passed by Parliament, but typically from an executive resolution. The Planning Commission functioned as an advisory body to the government for formulating five-year plans and allocating resources.
In India, Planning Commission is a-
Asked in APSC CCE Prelims Exam 2001 · Topic: The Planning Commission / NITI Aayog (Genesis and Evolution of Planning Commission)
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Answer: B. Extra-constitutional body
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