Q. Which among the following commission was set up in March 1950 ?
Answer: The Planning Commission
Notes: The Planning Commission of India was a government body that was responsible for formulating the country's five-year plans and overseeing their implementation. The Commission was established in 1950, and its main function was to promote economic development and reduce poverty in India by devising long-term strategies and policies. The Planning Commission was headed by a Chairman, who was appointed by the Prime Minister of India. The Commission was made up of members from various fields, including economics, finance, industry, and agriculture. In 2014, the Planning Commission was abolished and replaced by the NITI Aayog, a think tank that focuses on the development of long-term and strategic policies for the government.
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