Which organisation, set up by the Government of India, was responsible for making an assessment of all the resources of the country, augmenting deficient resources and determining priorities?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Planning Commission
The Planning Commission assessed the country’s resources, made up for deficient ones and set priorities for the plans. It was set up in 1950 with the Prime Minister as its chairperson.
NCERT (2026-27): Glossary: “Planning Commission – An organisation set up by the Government of India. It is responsible for making assessment of all resources of the country, augmenting deficient resources, formulating plans for the most effective and balanced utilisation of resources and determining priorities.” |