Question

Which of the following was called as Economic cabinet of India by Ashok Chandra?

  1. Planning Commission
  2. Finance Commission
  3. Central Cabinet
  4. Administrative Reform Commission

Answer:

Option A: Planning Commission

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Planning Commission”.

The Planning Commission was often referred to as the "Economic Cabinet of India".

It was a body that was responsible for formulating and implementing India's Five-Year Plans, which set out the country's economic and social development goals.

The Planning Commission was replaced by the NITI Aayog in 2015.