Planning Commission is a/an
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Advisory body
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Executive body
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Government body
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Autonomous body
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The Planning Commission was established by an executive resolution of the Government of India as an advisory body. It was neither a constitutional nor a statutory body, and it was replaced by NITI Aayog in 2015. Its primary role was to formulate Five-Year Plans and advise the government on economic development.