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Who was the first Vice-Chairman of the Planning Commission?

  1. C.M. Trivedi

  2. D.P. Dhar

  3. Shankarrao Bhaurao Chavan

  4. V.T. Krishnamachari
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Explanation

V.T. Krishnamachari was the first Vice-Chairman of the Planning Commission of India, serving from 1950-1951. The Planning Commission was established in 1950 to oversee India's Five Year Plans. He later became Finance Minister. Shankarrao Chavan held this position much later.

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