Question

With reference to the Union Government, consider the following statements :

1. N. Gopalaswamy Iyenger 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 1

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Statement 1 is random General Knowledge. Ayyangar was part of the 7-member.

Drafting committee of the Indian constitution appointed on August 29, 1947. Sh. N.

Gopalaswamy Ayyangar, in his Report namely *Reorganization of the Machinery of Central Government' in 1950 recommended the grouping of ministries, improvement in the capabilities of the personnel, and also in the working of the O&M Division. 1st ARC Suggested that a minister and a secretary be designated solely for pursuing the Subject of administrative reform and promoting it. 

So Statement I is incorrect.

The Department of Personnel was constituted in 1970 on the recommendation of the Administrative Reforms Commission, 1966, and this was placed under the cabinet Secretary. Currently it is placed under PMO.

So Statement 2 is the incorrect statement.