Which of the following bodies does not/do not find mention in the Constitution? 1. National Development Council 2. Planning Commission 3. Zonal Councils Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Correct Answer: D) 1, 2 and 3

The question asks which of the listed bodies are not mentioned in the Constitution of India. Let's analyze each:

National Development Council (NDC): The NDC was established in 1952 by a resolution of the Government of India. It is not a constitutional body. Planning Commission: Similarly, the Planning Commission was established by a Government Resolution in 1950 and wasn't a constitutional body. It was replaced by NITI Aayog in 2014. Zonal Councils: Zonal Councils were established in 1956 under the States Reorganisation Act, 1956, which itself is a parliamentary act and not a constitutional provision. Therefore, Zonal Councils are also not mentioned in the Constitution. Since none of the bodies find mention in the Constitution, option D is the correct answer.

Why other options are incorrect:

A) 1 and 2 only: Incorrect because Zonal Councils are also not constitutional bodies. B) 2 only: Incorrect because both NDC and Zonal Councils are also not constitutional bodies. C) 1 and 3 only: Incorrect because the Planning Commission is also not a constitutional body.