Who among the following was the first Chairman of the Planning Commission?

Q. Who among the following was the first Chairman of the Planning Commission?

(A) Dr. Raiendra Prasad
(B) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
(C) Jawaharlal Nehru
(D) J. B. Kriplani

Answer: Jawaharlal Nehru

First Chairman of the Planning Commission

After India achieved Independence, a formal model of planning was adopted, and accordingly, the Planning Commission, reporting directly to the Prime Minister of India, was established on 15 March 1950, with Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru as the first Chairman.