[Solved] Who is the Chairman of Planning Commission?

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Q.	Who is the Chairman of Planning Commission?
A.	President
B.	Prime Minister
C.	Finance Minister
D.	Vice-President
Answer» B. Prime Minister
Explanation: The Planning Commission was set up by a Resolution of the Government of India in March 1950. The Prime Minister is the Chairman of the Planning Commission, which works under the overall guidance of the National Development Council. The Deputy Chairman and the full time Members of the Commission, as a composite body, provide advice and guidance to the subject Divisions for the formulation of Five Year Plans, Annual Plans, State Plans, Monitoring Plan Programmes, Projects and Schemes.

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