With reference to the Union Government, consider the following statements:
1. N. Gopalaswamy Ayyangar Committee suggested that a minister and a secretary be designated solely for pursuing the subject of administrative reform and promoting it.
2. In 1970, the Department of Personnel was constituted on the recommendation of the Administrative Reforms Commission, 1966, and this was placed under the Prime Minister's charge.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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UPSC Prelims

2021 • 10 Oct, 2021 • Paper-1

With reference to the Union Government, consider the following statements:
1. N. Gopalaswamy Ayyangar Committee suggested that a minister and a secretary be designated solely for pursuing the subject of administrative reform and promoting it.
2. In 1970, the Department of Personnel was constituted on the recommendation of the Administrative Reforms Commission, 1966, and this was placed under the Prime Minister's charge.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct Answer

2 only

Committee Recommendations: The proposal to establish a specialized Department of Administrative Reforms, led by a dedicated secretary under the guidance of a sp......

💡 Analysis & Explanation

Committee Recommendations ▼

The proposal to establish a specialized Department of Administrative Reforms, led by a dedicated secretary under the guidance of a specific minister or Deputy Prime Minister, was actually a primary recommendation of the First Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC) formed in 1966. The N. Gopalaswamy Ayyangar Committee (1950) focused broadly on the reorganization of the central government machinery but did not make this specific recommendation. Thus, statement 1 is incorrect.

Institutional Formation ▼

Acting upon the comprehensive blueprint provided by the First ARC, the Government of India officially created the Department of Personnel in August 1970. Recognizing its strategic importance, this newly minted department was placed directly under the Cabinet Secretariat and ultimately under the Prime Minister's direct charge. Therefore, statement 2 is completely true.

Conclusion ▼

Only the second statement reflects true administrative history.

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