The Planning Commission was the nodal body for central planning in India. Who served as the first Chairman of the Planning Commission?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (A) Jawaharlal Nehru
Explanation:
• Jawaharlal Nehru was the first Chairman of the Planning Commission, which was established in 1950 to formulate India's Five-Year Plans.
• It functioned as an advisory and planning body for economic development.
Information Booster:
• The Planning Commission was replaced by NITI Aayog in 2015.
• NITI Aayog emphasizes cooperative federalism and policy think-tank functions.
Additional Knowledge:
• First Vice-Chairman: Gulzarilal Nanda.
• BR Ambedkar chaired the Drafting Committee, not the Planning Commission.