______________ was the chairman of the planning commission when the first five year plan was formulated in India.

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Jawaharlal Nehru.
• Jawaharlal Nehru was the first Prime Minister of India and the chairman of the Planning Commission when the first Five-Year Plan was formulated.
• The first Five-Year Plan was launched in 1951, aiming to improve the agriculture sector and tackle various socio-economic issues.
• The Plan focused on increasing the production of food grains and addressing the scarcity of resources post-independence.
• Nehru's vision for the Plan was inspired by the Soviet model of economic planning and aimed at laying the foundation for a strong and self-sufficient economy.
Information Booster:
• Dr. Rajendra Prasad: He was the first President of India but not involved in the Planning Commission.
• Subhash Chandra Bose: An influential freedom fighter and leader of the Indian National Army, but not associated with the Planning Commission.
• Lal Bahadur Shastri: He was the Prime Minister of India during the mid-1960s and known for the slogan "Jai Jawan Jai Kisan" but not connected with the first Five-Year Plan.