Directions: Select the correct option for the question below.
Which of the following individuals occupied the post of Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission of India during both the Eleventh and Twelfth Five-Year Plan periods?
Correct Answer :
Montek Singh Ahluwalia
Solution :
The correct option is Montek Singh Ahluwalia.
Explanation:
Montek Singh Ahluwalia served as the Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission of India from July 2004 to May 2014.
• The Eleventh Five-Year Plan covered the period from 2007 to 2012.
• The Twelfth Five-Year Plan covered the period from 2012 to 2017.
Since Montek Singh Ahluwalia held the office throughout this entire duration, he occupied the post of Deputy Chairman during both the 11th and 12th Five-Year Plan periods.
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