Who among the following presented the First Five-Year Plan on July 9, 1951?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (D) Jawaharlal Nehru
Explanation:
• The First Five-Year Plan was introduced in 1951.
• It focused mainly on agriculture, irrigation, and rehabilitation.
• The Plan was presented in Parliament on July 9, 1951.
• Jawaharlal Nehru was the Prime Minister of India at that time.
• Hence, the Plan was presented by Jawaharlal Nehru.
Information Booster:
• The First Five-Year Plan covered the period 1951–1956.
• It was based on the Harrod–Domar growth model.
• The Planning Commission was established in 1950.
Additional Knowledge (Incorrect Options):
(A) Rajendra Prasad
• First President of India.
• Did not present Five-Year Plans.
(B) Purushottam Das Tandon
• Congress leader and Hindi proponent.
• No role in plan presentation.
(C) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
• Deputy Prime Minister until 1950.
• Passed away before the Plan was presented.