Which one of the following is not and independent Department under the Government of India?

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Q: 33 (CDS-II/2009)
Which one of the following is not and independent Department under the Government of India?

question_subject: 

Polity

question_exam: 

CDS-II

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0,43,65,27,28,10,43

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{'independent department': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'department': [1, 0, 13, 12], 'government': [5, 0, 0, 1], 'atomic energy': [0, 0, 4, 1], 'planning commission': [5, 0, 9, 5], 'bio': [4, 0, 1, 1], 'technology': [1, 5, 15, 27]}

The correct answer is option 4, the Planning Commission.

To understand why the Planning Commission is not an independent department under the Government of India, let`s dissect the other options first.

- Option 1: The Department of Atomic Energy is an independent department that focuses on nuclear energy and research in India. It is responsible for formulating policies and implementing programs related to nuclear energy.

- Option 2: The Department of Bio-Technology is another independent department that is responsible for promoting the growth and development of biotechnology in India. It oversees research, innovation, and the implementation of biotechnology-related programs.

- Option 3: The Department of Space is also an independent department under the Government of India. It is responsible for the country`s space program, including the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). It formulates policies and plans for space exploration and satellite communication.

Now, coming back to option 4, the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission was a government body that was responsible for formulating five-year plans for economic and social development in India. However, it was replaced by the NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India) in 2015. The NITI Aayog is not an independent department but a policy think tank