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Question
Which of the following commission replaced 'Planning Commission'?
Options
Election Commission
NITI Aayog
Law Commission
Education Commission
Solution
NITI Aayog
Explanation:
On January 1st, 2015, the Planning Committee was replaced by the NITI Aayog.
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