Which is an extra-Constitutional body? (1) Language Commission (2) Planning Commission (3) Election Commission (4) Finance Commission

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(2) Planning Commission Explanation: An extra-const it utional agency or department is not specifically provided for by the Constitution, but one that nevertheless exists and has been held to be constitutional. The Planning Commission is an extra constitutional body. The Planning Commission does not derive its creation from either the Constitution or statute, but is an arm of the Central/Union Government.

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