This blog post aims to delve into the most frequently asked questions about NITI Aayog, a crucial topic in Kerala PSC exams, providing you with a comprehensive overview to ace this vital section.
From its composition and objectives to its role in cooperative federalism and important reports, we'll break down the concepts that often reappear.
Previous Year Repeated PSC Questions on NITI Aayog
- NITI Aayog was replaced by which of the following? (Assistant Gr.II, 2019)
- (A) Planning Commission (B) Finance Commission
- (C) GST Council (D) Interstate Council
- The planning commission was replaced by __________ in the year 2015 – NITI Ayog. (Farm Assistant Gr II, 2025)
- ആസൂà´¤്à´°à´£ à´•à´®്à´®ീà´·à´¨് പകരം ഇന്à´¤്യയിൽ ഇന്à´¨് à´¨ിലവിà´²ുà´³്à´³ à´¸ംà´µിà´§ാà´¨ം – à´¨ീà´¤ി ആയോà´—്. (Village Extension Officer, 2019)
- What is the Full Form of NITI in NITI Aayog? National Institution for Transforming India. (Assistant/Auditor - Govt. Secretariat/KPSC/LFAD, 2015)
- The NITI Aayog came into being on – January 1, 2015. (Reporter Grade II (Malayalam), 2023; Laboratory Technical Assistant Physiotherapy, 2017)
- NITI Aayog established on – January 1, 2015. (Data Entry Operator, 2016)
- NITI Aayog was formed in India on – 1st Jan, 2015. (Assistant Gr.II, 2019)
- The head quarters of NITI Aayog situated at – New Delhi. (High School Teacher Social Science (Malayalam), 2023)
- Where is the headquarters of NITI Aayog? New Delhi. (Assistant Professor in Anatomy, 2019)
- Name the institution that serves as the apex public policy think tank of the Government of India entrusted with the mandates of overseeing the adoption and monitoring of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the country, and promoting competitive and cooperative federalism among States and UTs – National Institution for Transforming India. (Agricultural Officer, 2025)
- Which of the following statement about Niti Aayog's activities is/are correct? (Junior Assistant (Accounts) (SR for ST), TCCL, 2023)
- a. Policy and program Framework
- b. Finalisation of financial resource allocation to states
- c. Knowledge and Innovation hub
- (A) Only b and c
- (B) Only a and b
- (C) All of the above (a, b and c)
- (D) Only a and c
- Which of the following statements best explains the role of NITI Aayog in India? (Supervisor (ICDS), 2025)
- (A) NITI Aayog centralizes planning and decision-making, reducing theautonomy of states in policy matters.
- (B) NITI Aayog focuses on the economic growth of the country and ignores regional disparities.
- (C) NITI Aayog facilitates the creation of state-specific policies by fostering collaboration between the central and state governments.
- (D) NITI Aayog's primary focus is on implementing policies without consulting state governments to ensure uniformity in development.
- By the NITI Aayog's Multidimensional Poverty Index, the headcount ratio for Kerala was – 0.71%. (Telephone Operator (Degree Level Main Exam), 2023)
- In the Report of the Annual Health Index published for the year 2019-20 by NITI Aayog, the first, second and third Ranks for the overall performance are secured by - Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Telangana. (HSST (Jr) Economics, 2022)
- According to the difference between NITI Aayog and Planning Commission, which of the following statement is/are correct? (Data Entry Operator- Degree Level Mains, 2022)
- i. NITI Aayog has no such power to impose policies on state. It is an advisory body.
- ii. The Planning Commission previously had the power to impose state policies. The projects approved by the Planning Commission.
- (A) Only i is correct
- (B) Only ii is correct
- (C) Both i and ii are correct
- (D) Both i and ii are partly correct
NITI Aayog Objectives
- Which of the following are key objectives of NITI Aayog? (KAS Officer Trainee, 2025)
- (i) Formulate policies and strategies to enhance the economic development of the country.
- (ii) Directly oversee the allocation of funds for state-level development projects.
- (iii) Promote cooperative federalism through partnership between the centre and states.
- (iv) Evaluate and replace state governments based on their economic performance.
- (A) Only (i) and (iv)
- (B) Only (i) and (iii)
- (C) Only (i), (ii) and (iii)
- (D) All of the above ((i), (ii), (iii) and (iv))
- Which of the following are the objectives of NITI Ayog ? (Welfare Organiser, 2022)
- To focus on technology upgradation and capacity building for implementation of programmes and initiatives.
- To offer a platform for the resolution of intersectoral and inter departmental issues in order to accelerate the implementation of the development agenda.
- To pay special attention to the sections of our society that may be at risk.
- (A) 1 only
- (B) 2 only
- (C) 1 and 2 only
- (D) All the above
- Assertion (A) : NITI Aayog emphasizes bottom-up planning. (Degree Level Prelims Stage II, 2025)
- Reason (R) : It has constitutional authority to allocate financial resources to states.
- (A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
- (B) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
- (C) (A) is true but (R) is false
- (D) (A) is false but (R) is true
NITI Aayog Composition
- Chairman of NITI Aayog – Prime Minister of India. (Agricultural Assistant Gr.II, 2018)
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- Who is the Ex-officio chairman of NITI Aayog? Prime Minister. (Data Entry Operator, 2016)
- Vice chairperson of NITI Aayog is – Suman Bery. (Security Officer, Universities in Kerala, 2023)
- First Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog – Arvind Panagariya. (Time Keeper (Degree Level Main Examination 2022), 2023)
- Who is the second vice-chairman of NITI Aayog? Dr. Rajiv Kumar. (Ophthalmic Assistant Gr II, 2018)
- The Vice-Chairman of Niti Aayog holds the rank of – Cabinet Minister. (LabTechnical Assistant Cosmetology and Beauty Parlour Management, VHSE, 2017)
- The Vice-Chairman and the Chief Executive Officer of NITI Aayog are appointed by – The Prime Minister of India. (Clerk-Typist, 2017)
- Consider the following statements on NITI Aayog. (Special Branch Assistant, 2022)
- 1. President of India is the Chairman of NITI Aayog.
- 2. NITI Aayog came into existence in 2005.
- Select correct statements.
- (A) Only 1 is correct
- (B) Only 2 is correct
- (C) Both 1 and 2 are correct
- (D) Neither 1 nor 2 are correct
- Which of the following statements is true about the composition of NITI Aayog? (Graduate Level Prelims Stage I, 2025)
- (i) The Prime Minister of India is the Chairman of NITI Aayog.
- (ii) NITI Aayog has a fixed five-year tenure like the Planning Commission.
- (iii) The governing body of NITI Aayog includes the Chief Ministers of all states.
- (iv) NITI Aayog is an autonomous constitutional body.
- (A) Only (i) (B) Only (i) and (iii)
- (C) Only (i), (iii) and (iv) (D) Only (iii) and (iv)
- Which of the following statements is/are correct about the NITI Aayog? (High School Teacher Political Science, 2023)
- (i) Union Finance Minister is the chairperson of NITI Aayog
- (ii) NITI Aayog was established in 2013
- (iii) Chief Ministers of all states are included in the governing council of NITI Aayog
- (A) (ii) only
- (B) (i) and (ii) only
- (C) (iii) only
- (D) All (i, ii and iii) are true
- Which of the following statement is\are correct about the NITI Aayog? (KAS, 2020)
- (i) The aim of NITI Aayog is to achieve Sustainable Development Goals and to enhance cooperative federalism in the country.
- (ii) The Prime Minister of India is the ex officio Chairperson of the NITI Aayog.
- (iii) There are 8 full time members in the NITI Aayog.
- (A) Only (ii) and (iii) (B) Only (ii)
- (C) Only (i) (D) Both Only (i) and (ii)
- Among the following who are the member of the Governing Council of NITI Aayog (HSST (Jr) Economics, 2022)
- (A) (i) President, Government of India
- (ii) Prime Minister, Government of India
- (iii) Chief Ministers of the State
- (iv) Special Invited Members
- (B) (i) Prime Minister, Government of India
- (ii) Vice Chairperson, NITI Aayog
- (iii) Chairperson, Planning Commission of India
- (iv) Chairperson, Finance Commission of India
- (C) (i) Vice Chairperson, NITI Aayog
- (ii) Ex-officio Members, NITI Aayog
- (iii) Chief Ministers of the States
- (iv) Administrators of the Union Territories
- (D) (i) Prime Minister, Government of India
- (ii) Finance Ministers of the State
- (iii) CEO, NITI Aayog
- (iv) Ex-officio Members, NITI Aayog
- Among the following who is not a member of the Governing Council of NITI Aayog (Research Officer, 2023)
- (A) President, Government of India
- (B) Prime Minister, Government of India
- (C) Ex officio Members, NITI Aayog
- (D) Chief Minister, Government of Kerala
NITI Aayog Initiatives
- Which among the following organization is attached to NITI Aayog? (Degree Prelims 2023)
- (A) National Institute of Labour Economics Research and Development
- (B) V. V. Giri National Labour Institute
- (C) Indian Institute of Public Administration
- (D) Indian Institute of Advanced Studies
- 'Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas aur Sabka Vishwas' is the motto of which initiative of the Niti Aayog? Aspirational Districts Programme.(HSST (Jr) Economics, 2022)
- SATH (Sustainable Action for Transforming Human Capital) is a recently launched programme in India. Which of the following organization launched this programme? (Lecturer in Sculpture, 2017)
- (A) Indian Army (B) ISRO (C) NITI AAYOG (D) UNESCO
- What is the aim of ‘Vocal for Local’ initiative of NITI Aayog? (Computer Operator, 2024)
- (i) Bolstering local economies
- (ii) Fostering grassroots entrepreneurship
- (iii) Improvement in local communication system
- (A) Only (iii) (B) Only (i) and (ii)
- (C) All of the above (i), (ii) and (iii) (D) Only (i)
- What is shoonya campaign of NITI Aayog ? (SI Trainee Main Exam, 2023) (cancelled)
- 1. Zero pollution e-mobility campaign.
- 2. Consumer awareness campaign to reduce air pollution.
- 3. It promotes the use of electronic vehicles.
- Select the correct answer.
- (A) 1, 2 and 3 (B) 1 and 3 (C) 2 and 3 (D) 2 only
- Which among the following organization is attached to NITI Aayog? (LD Typist/Clerk Typist/Typist Clerk, 2023)
- (A) National Institute of Labour Economics Research and Development
- (B) V. V. Giri National Labour Institute
- (C) Indian Institute of Public Administration
- (D) Indian Institute of Advanced Studies
- Name the initiative launched by NITI Aayog for transforming elementary and secondary education – SATH-E. (Junior Receptionist, Receptionist cum Telephone Operator Degree Level Main Exam, 2022)
- Which among the following countries is associated with NITI Aayog to develop E-Amrit Portal? (Secretary Cum Finance Manager, 2025)
- (A) USA
- (B) Japan
- (C) U.K.
- (D) Australia
- What is E-Amrit famous for? (SI Trainee Main Exam, 2023)
- 1. It sensitizes consumers on the use of electric vehicles.
- 2. It is a collaborative knowledge exchange programme with the US government.
- 3. It aims to accelerate decarbonization.
- Select the correct answer.
- (A) 1, 2 and 3
- (B) 1 and 3
- (C) 2 and 3
- (D) 1 and 2
- Which of the following with regard to the aims of the “The Methanol Economy Programme” initiated by NITI Aayog are correct? (Research Officer, 2023)
- (i) Reduce oil import bills
- (ii) Reduce Green House Gases
- (iii) Convert Indian coal reserves and municipal solid waste into methanol
- (iv) Create New Jobs by setting up Methanol Plants
- (A) Only Statement (i), (ii) and (iii) are correct
- (B) Only Statements (i), (iii) and (iv) are correct
- (C) All the statements are true
- (D) NITI Aayog has not initiated a programme named as the Methanol Economy Proramme till date
- The Inter-ministerial Coordination Committee on the multidimensional Poverty Index constituted under NITI Aayog. Which of the following ministries and departments are included in the committee? (Degree Level Prelims Stage III, 2023)
- (A) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and department of Fertilizers
- (B) Ministry of Commerce and Industry and department of Telecommunications
- (C) Ministry of External Affairs and department of Public Enterprises
- (D) Ministry of Women and Child development and department of Food and Public distribution
NITI Aayog & Kerala
- In its achievements in Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Kerala was ranked first by NITI Aayog. Which among the following is/are the main reasons for this rank? (KAS, 2020)
- (i) Health
- (ii) Education
- (iii) Gender equality
- Select the correct answer from below:
- (A) Only (ii) and (iii) (B) Only (i) and (ii)
- (C) Only (i) and (iii) (D) All the above
- What is true about the Fourth round of Health Index launched by NITI Aayog in 2021? (Armed SI Degree Level Main Exam, 2023) (KAS, 2020)
- I. Kerala emerged as the top-ranking State in terms of overall health performance.
- II. Tamil Nadu and Telangana are the second and third best performers on health parameters.
- III. 2019 – 20 was the reference period for the health index.
- IV. The report has been prepared with the technical assistance from the WHO.
- (A) I, III (B) I, III, IV (C) I, II, III (D) I, II, IV
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