The Planning Commission of India under the Constitution is __________.

an advisory body

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an executive body

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an autonomous body

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a department of the Government

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Solution

The correct option is B an advisory body
The Planning Commission was formed in 1950 under the chairmanship of the then Prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. It was formed by a Resolution of Government of India to be an advisory and special institution. Responsibilities of this body was to do assessment of all resources of the country, make development plans etc.

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