In which year was the P.C.Hota Committee on Civil Services Reforms constituted?

1. A

   2003

   (a) 2003. Option A claims the P. C. Hota Committee was formed in 2003, but this year is incorrect as the committee was established a year later. Therefore, this option is not the key.

2. B

   2004

   (b) 2004. Option B correctly identifies 2004 as the year when the P. C. Hota Committee on Civil Services Reforms was constituted by the Government of India to suggest comprehensive changes in public administration. This is the official key because it accurately matches the historical appointment date and provides the detailed context of its establishment for administrative reforms.

3. C

   2005

   (c) 2005. Option C suggests the committee was constituted in 2005, which is factually inaccurate since its report itself was submitted around this period. Thus, this option is incorrect.

4. D

   2006

   (d) 2006. Option D places the constitution of the committee in 2006, missing the actual formation year by two years. Consequently, this option is rejected.

Summary. Official key is (b) 2004. The P. C. Hota Committee was constituted in 2004 to examine various aspects of civil services reforms in India. Aspirants often confuse the formation year with the year of report submission, but 2004 remains the correct starting point. Only option (b) holds the exact historical year. Therefore, (b) is the correct choice.