With reference to the Union Government consider the following statements 1 N Gopalaswamy Iyenga...........

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

1. N. Gopalaswamy Iyengar 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?

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1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Explanation:

The Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC) was established in 1966 to make recommendations for reviewing public administration in India. The ARC was a comprehensive effort to address the issues of administrative reforms.

N. Gopalaswamy Iyengar Committee: The N. Gopalaswamy Iyengar Committee on Administrative Reforms, in its report, recommended that a minister and a secretary be designated for the specific purpose of pursuing the subject of administrative reform and promoting it. This recommendation is accurate.

Department of Personnel: In 1970, based on the recommendations of the ARC, the Department of Personnel was created. Initially, it was set up as a part of the Ministry of Home Affairs. Later on, the department was placed under the charge of the Prime Minister. This recommendation is also accurate.

Given the above analysis, both statements are correct, and the answer is Both 1 and 2