Question

The Planning Commission was set up in March 1950. Which of the following was not then envisaged as its main objective?

• A. To raise standard of living
• B. To open new opportunities for the people
• C. To raise per capita income
• D. To remove disparity between rich and poor

Answer 1

The correct option is B To open new opportunities for the people

• The main objective of Planning Commission was to increase the national and per capita income by raising the developments in the three sectors of economy namely the primary (agricultural), secondary (manufacturing) and tertiary (service) sectors.
• It aimed for a balanced regional development between rural and urban areas.
• It strives to minimise inequality in income and eliminate poverty.