(Q) Who among the following was the First Chairman of the Planning Commission ?

A) Dr Rajendra Prasad
B) Pt JawaharLal Nehru
C) J B Kripalani
D) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

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B) Pt JawaharLal Nehru

Explanation : The first chairman of the Planning Commission of India was Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, who was also the first Prime Minister of India. The Planning Commission was established in 1950 with the objective of formulating and implementing five-year plans for economic and social development in India. Pandit Nehru was a strong advocate of planned development and played a crucial role in shaping India's economic policies during the early years of independence. He served as the chairman of the Planning Commission from 1950 to 1964, until his death.