The National Security Council formed in October $1998$ is headed by __________.

the Prime Minister

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the Union Defence Minister

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the Union Home Minister

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the Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission

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Solution

The correct option is B the Prime Minister
National Security Council of India is an executive agency of government of India. It was formed in November 1998.It is headed by the Prime Minister of India.

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