Who among the following constitute the National Development Council? 1. The Prime Minister 2. The Chairman, Finance Commission 3. Ministers of the Union Cabinet 4. Chief Ministers of the States Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

1. The National Development Council (NDC) was established in 1952 as an apex body for decision making and deliberations on development matters, particularly related to the Five Year Plans. It served as a key forum for Centre-State coordination. 2. Item 1 is correct. The Prime Minister of India is the ex-officio Chairman of the National Development Council. 3. Item 2 is incorrect. The Chairman of the Finance Commission is not a member of the NDC. 4. Item 3 is correct. All Ministers of the Union Cabinet are members of the NDC. 5. Item 4 is correct. The Chief Ministers of all the States are members of the NDC. Administrators of Union Territories and Members of the Planning Commission (now NITI Aayog) were also included. 6. Therefore, the National Development Council primarily consists of the Prime Minister (1), Ministers of the Union Cabinet (3), and Chief Ministers of the States (4).