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Who is the ex-officio chairman of the Planning Commission?

  1. Prime Minister

  2. Vice-President

  3. Planning Minister

  4. Finance Minister
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Explanation

The Planning Commission of India, established in 1950, was headed by the Prime Minister as its ex-officio chairman. Although it was replaced by the NITI Aayog in 2015, the Prime Minister continues to serve as the chairperson of the new body.

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