Political Science · Governance & Public Policy in India
UGC NET January 2026 Political Science
The first Administrative Reforms Commission was established in:
A21 May 1966
B5 January 1966 ✓ Correct
C9 January 1965
D17 March 1966
Correct answer: (B) 5 January 1966 — The First Administrative Reforms Commission was established on 5 January 1966, so the answer is 5 January 1966.
Explanation
★The First Administrative Reforms Commission was established on 5 January 1966, so the answer is 5 January 1966.
★It was set up to review the public administration system and recommend reforms.
★The commission was initially chaired by Morarji Desai.
★When Morarji Desai became Deputy Prime Minister in 1969, K. Hanumanthaiah took over as chairman.
★The commission submitted a series of reports covering many aspects of administration.
★Its recommendations shaped reforms in personnel, the machinery of government, and financial administration.
★The other dates given are close distractors but do not match its actual constitution date.
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