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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 32

SSC GD Constable (English) - 18 Feb 2019 Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q32

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The Planning Commission was set up by the Government of India in the year:

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 1950

  • The Planning Commission was set up on 15 March 1950 by a cabinet resolution as an extra-constitutional and non-statutory body which would function as the premier 'tink tank' and advisory body to the Government of India on the issues of economic development.
  • The Planning Commission along with the National Development Council started the first Five Year Plan in 1951–1956.
  • The  Planning Commission was abolished on 1st January, 2015 and replaced with NITI Aayog.