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Question : Planning commission was set up in 1950 with ________ as chairman.
 

Option 1: Prime Minister
 

Option 2: President
 

Option 3: Finance minister
 

Option 4: Home Minister
 


Team Careers360 3rd Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 15th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Prime Minister


Solution : After India achieved independence, a formal model of planning was adopted, and accordingly the Planning Commission, reporting directly to the Prime Minister of India, was established on 15 March 1950, with Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru as the Chairman.

Hence, Option A is correct.

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