Political Science · Governance & Public Policy in India
UGC NET June 2019 Political Science
Arrange the following committees in chronological order. Select the correct answer from the options given below:
- 1. Satish Chandra Committee
- 2. Hota Committee
- 3. Kothari Committee
- 4. Yoginder K. Alagh Committee
A1, 2, 3, 4
B3, 1, 4, 2 ✓ Correct
C3, 4, 1, 2
D4, 2, 1, 3
Correct answer: (B) 3, 1, 4, 2 — The correct chronological order is Kothari, Satish Chandra, Yoginder Alagh, and Hota, so the answer is 3, 1, 4, 2.
Explanation
★The correct chronological order is Kothari, Satish Chandra, Yoginder Alagh, and Hota, so the answer is 3, 1, 4, 2.
★The Kothari Committee reported in 1976 and recommended objective-type questions for the UPSC civil services preliminary examination.
★The Satish Chandra Committee in 1989 recommended adding an essay paper in the civil services main examination.
★The Yoginder K. Alagh Committee in 2001 reviewed the civil services examination and suggested administrative reforms.
★The Hota Committee, formed in 2004, proposed comprehensive civil services reform including training and recruitment changes.
★Arranging them by year, 1976, 1989, 2001, and 2004, gives Kothari, Satish Chandra, Alagh, Hota.
★This matches statements 3, 1, 4 and 2 in that order.
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