Which one of the following Commissions is not provided in the Constitution of India?

The Planning Commission is not provided for in the Constitution of India. It was established in 1950 as an extra-constitutional, non-statutory body through an executive resolution of the Government of India. In contrast, the other options are constitutional bodies with specific mandates. The Election Commission is established under Article 324 to ensure free and fair elections. The Finance Commission is a quasi-judicial body constituted by the President every fifth year under Article 280 [1]. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is provided for under Articles 315 to 323, which detail its composition, appointment, and powers. While the Planning Commission (now replaced by NITI Aayog) served as a central planning agency, it lacked a constitutional basis, unlike the UPSC, Finance Commission, and Election Commission [1].

Sources

1. [1] Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 46: Finance Commission > CHAPTER" 46 Finance Commission > p. 431