The idea of planned economic development in India is adopted from which country?

Soviet Union (USSR)

The correct answer is option (2) - Soviet Union (USSR)

The idea of planned economic development in India is adopted from Soviet Union (USSR).

The idea of the Planning Commission in India was derived from the Soviet Union (USSR).
The Planning Commission was set up in March 1950 by a simple resolution of the Government of India.
The Prime Minister was its Chairperson.
It was an extra-constitutional and non-statutory body.
It became the most influential & central machinery for deciding what path & strategy India would adopt for its development.
It had an advisory role and its recommendations became effective only when the Union Cabinet approved them.