A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Correct answer: (b) 2 only
Explanation
- A
1 only
1 only. The Gopalaswami Ayyangar note is not correctly summarised as a dedicated AR minister-plus-secretary in this item.
- B
2 only
2 only. Department of Personnel, 1970, followed the ARC and was put under the Prime Minister.
- C
Both 1 and 2
Both. Statement 1 fails.
- D
Neither 1 nor 2
Neither. Statement 2 holds.
Summary. Official key is (b) 2 only. Personnel as a department under the PM in 1970 tracks the First ARC. The Iyengar committee statement, as worded, is not keyed correct.
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