American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Practice Exam

When was the National Resources Planning Board abolished?

1. 1940

2. 1942

3. 1943

4. 1945

The correct answer is: 1943

The National Resources Planning Board (NRPB) was established as part of the New Deal in 1939 to plan for the future of resources and land use in the United States. Its functions included long-range planning for the economy, infrastructure, and natural resources. However, as World War II progressed and the focus shifted toward wartime mobilization, the NRPB became less relevant and was ultimately disbanded. The correct year of abolition was 1943, which aligns with the historical context in which the board was rendered obsolete as the U.S. government prioritized its resources for the war effort. The timeline is important to understand the changing responsibilities of government agencies during significant national events. Other choices are associated with different events in the life cycle of the board or related subsidiaries. For instance, in 1940 and 1942, the NRPB was still active and involved in various planning efforts, while by 1945, the immediate post-war planning began without the NRPB, indicating a transition into a new phase for federal planning agencies rather than the direct abolition of the NRPB itself.