Who was the chairman of the Planning Commission when it was established on 15 March 1950?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Jawaharlal Nehru
- Step 1: The Planning Commission, reporting directly to the Prime Minister, was established on 15 March 1950, with Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru as the chairman. Answer: Jawaharlal Nehru. Its authority was not derived from the Constitution or a statute; it was an arm of the Central Government. Why not the others: Gulzarilal Nanda, C.D. Deshmukh and V.T. Krishnamachari don't fit.
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