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In which year was the Planning Commission of India established?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 1947
  2. 1948
  3. 1950
  4. 1952

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 1950

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) 1950 šŸ“š Explanation: The Planning Commission was set up on March 15, 1950, through an executive resolution of the Government of India. It was a non-constitutional and non-statutory body charged with formulating five-year plans for the country's development. It functioned for over six decades before being replaced by the NITI Aayog in January 2015.