The 'Planning Commission' of India was set up in 1950. Who was the first Deputy Chairman? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Planning Commission' of India was set up in 1950. Who was the first Deputy Chairman?
A. Gulzari Lal Nanda
B. C. D. Deshmukh
C. V. T. Krishnamachari
D. Jawaharlal Nehru
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Nehru was the Chairman (ex-officio as PM), and V. T. Krishnamachari was the first Deputy Chairman.

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