Correct option is C
The correct answer is (c) a-ii, b-iii, c-iv, d-i
Explanation:
. a. Finance Commission matches with ii. Constitutional body. It is established under Article 280 of the Constitution of India.
. b. NITI Aayog matches with iii. Extra-constitutional body. It was established by an executive resolution of the Union Cabinet (replacing the Planning Commission) and is neither a constitutional nor a statutory body.
. c. National Commission for Women matches with iv. Statutory Commission. It was established by an Act of Parliament, the National Commission for Women Act, 1990.
. d. Central Water Commission matches with i. Technical organisation. It is an attached office of the Ministry of Jal Shakti and primarily functions as India's apex technical organization in the field of water resources.
Information Booster:
. A constitutional body derives its power directly from the Constitution (e.g., Election Commission, CAG, Finance Commission).
. A statutory body is created by a specific Act passed by the Parliament or State Legislature (e.g., SEBI, NHRC, NCW).
. An extra-constitutional or executive body is formed simply by an executive decision of the government (e.g., NITI Aayog).