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Indian Polity UPPSC 2018 GS-I
Question

Which of the following was called as Economic cabinet of India by Ashok Chandra?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Planning Commission

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Planning Commission”.
The Planning Commission was often referred to as the "Economic Cabinet of India".

It was a body that was responsible for formulating and implementing India's Five-Year Plans, which set out the country's economic and social development goals.

The Planning Commission was replaced by the NITI Aayog in 2015.

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