Question : Who is the Ex-officio chairman of the Planning Commission?

Option 1: Minister of Planning and Development

Option 2: Finance Minister

Option 3: Prime Minister

Option 4: Minister of Rural and Community Development


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: Prime Minister


Solution : The correct option Prime Minister .

A formal approach to planning was implemented after India gained independence, and as a result, the Planning Commission was founded on March 15, 1950, directly answering to the Prime Minister of India. Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru served as the commission's chairman. The Planning Commission was established without reference to the Indian Constitution or any other law.

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