[Solved] With reference to the Union Government, Consider the following statements: 1. N. Gopalaswamy lyengar 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?

Q 78 . With reference to the Union Government, Consider the following statements:

1. N. Gopalaswamy lyengar 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?

a) 1 Only

b) 2 Only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 answer :b

• Statement 1 is incorrect.
  The N. Gopalaswamy Iyengar Committee (1949) primarily focused on reorganizing the government machinery and improving coordination among ministries. While it made recommendations on the structure and functioning of the secretariat, it did not specifically suggest designating a minister and a secretary solely for pursuing and promoting administrative reform as a dedicated subject.
• Statement 2 is correct.
  In 1970, the Department of Personnel was constituted based on the recommendation of the Administrative Reforms Commission (1966), and this department was placed under the Prime Minister’s charge.

Therefore, only statement 2 is correct.