Governance in India

1) Which of the following statements is incorrect with respect to 'NITI Aayog'?

a) The body has replaced the erstwhile Planning Commission.
b) Its main task is to formulate plans and allocate funds to the state.
c) The Vice Chairman and the CEO are appointed by the Prime Minister.
d) NITI Aayog is an executive think tank of Government of India.

2) Which of the following statements is/are correct with respect to 'Armed Forces Special Powers Act' (AFSPA)?

a) The Governor of the state has an authority to declare a region in a state as 'disturbed area'.
b) The Act is applicable in states like Tripura, Manipur, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.
c) Both a and b
d) Neither a nor b

Answers

1) b, Ministry of Finance is responsible for allocating funds to the state.
2) a, AFSPA has been recently removed from Tripura.