- The functions of the NDC as historically understood included: - Reviewing the working of the National Plan from time to time. (Corresponds to statement 1: discusses the progress) - Considering important questions of social and economic policy affecting national development. (Corresponds to statement 2: suggests ways to achieve goals, and statement 3: gives guidelines) - Making recommendations for the achievement of the aims and targets set out in the National Plan. (Corresponds to statement 2: suggests ways to achieve goals) - To recommend measures for achieving the objectives and targets set out in the National Plan, including measures to secure the active participation and cooperation of the people, improve the efficiency of the administration, ensure the fullest development of the less advanced regions and sections of the community and build up resources for National Development. (Corresponds to statement 2 and 3) - Considering and approving the Draft Five Year Plan prepared by the Planning Commission. (Corresponds to statement 3: gives guidelines to formulate - by approving/suggesting modifications). - Discussing issues related to plan resource allocation (Corresponds to statement 4: suggests plan allocations). All four listed statements accurately describe functions performed by the NDC.