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Arrange the following administrative reforms Committees/Commissions in chronological order:

A. First Administrative Reform Commission
B. Gopalaswamy Ayyangar Committee
C. Gorwala Committee
D. Satish Chandra Committee

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct option is A

• Gorwala Committee (1951): The Gorwala Committee was established in 1951 to examine the structure and functioning of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and other public services.

• Gopalaswamy Ayyangar Committee (1949): The Gopalaswamy Ayyangar Committee was set up in 1949 to recommend reforms for the administrative structure of India.

• First Administrative Reform Commission (1966): The First Administrative Reform Commission was established in 1966 to comprehensively review the public administration system in India and suggest reforms.

• Satish Chandra Committee (1988): The Satish Chandra Committee was formed in 1988 to examine the issues related to the recruitment and training of civil servants in India.

This sequence reflects the chronological order of the establishment of these committees and commissions, starting with the Gorwala Committee in 1951 and ending with the Satish Chandra Committee in 1988. Thus, option 1 is the correct choice.

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Gopalaswamy Ayyangar Committee:
 Recommended reducing the number of government departments.
 Focused on delegation of powers within the administrative system.

Gorwala Committee:
Recommended reducing the number of government departments.
Focused on delegation of powers within the administrative system.

First Administrative Reforms Commission:
Stressed the importance of integrity and discipline in public administration.
Highlighted issues of corruption and inefficiency in governance.

Satish Chandra Committee:
Recommended reforms to improve the transparency and efficiency of civil services recruitment.
Proposed a merit-based and objective evaluation system.
Made 20 reports covering various aspects of governance, such as personnel administration, financial management, and rural development.
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