Multiple choice

Consider the following statements:

  1. The Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC) had recommended that the Department of Personnel of a state should be put under the charge of the Chief Secretary of the state.

  2. Chief Secretary of a state is not involved in any manner in the promotion of state civil officers to the All-India Services.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2

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Explanation

Statement 1 is correct: the Administrative Reforms Commission did recommend placing the Department of Personnel under the Chief Secretary. Statement 2 is incorrect: the Chief Secretary, as head of the state's administrative machinery and typically the head of the Department of Personnel, is involved in the promotion process of state civil officers to All-India Services through the relevant selection committees. Therefore, only statement 1 is correct.

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