Administrative reforms are aimed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of government administration by streamlining processes, reducing red tape, and improving accountability.

Centralization is the opposite of decentralization and is not a key component of administrative reforms.

Decentralization is the process of transferring power and authority from central government to local governments or agencies, which makes the government more responsive to the needs of the people.

Delegation of authority speeds up the decision-making process by allowing lower-level officials to make decisions without having to wait for approval from higher-level officials.

Public participation is an important part of administrative reforms as it allows citizens to provide feedback on government policies and programs, hold government officials accountable, and suggest improvements to government administration.

Public apathy is not a challenge to administrative reforms in India as citizens are generally supportive of reforms that aim to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of government administration.

The Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC) was established in 1966 to recommend measures for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of government administration. It was headed by Morarji Desai and submitted its report in 1966.

Centralization of power is not a recommendation of the Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC) as it is the opposite of decentralization, which is a key component of administrative reforms.

The National Commission to Review the Working of the Constitution (NCRWC) was established in 2000 to review the working of the Constitution of India, recommend amendments to the Constitution, and suggest measures for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of government administration.

Centralization of power is not a recommendation of the National Commission to Review the Working of the Constitution (NCRWC) as it is the opposite of decentralization, which is a key component of administrative reforms.

The Second Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC) was established in 2005 to recommend measures for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of government administration. It was headed by Veerappa Moily and submitted its report in 2009.

Centralization of power is not a recommendation of the Second Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC) as it is the opposite of decentralization, which is a key component of administrative reforms.

The Committee on Administrative Reforms (CAR) was established in 1966 to review the working of the administrative system in India, recommend measures for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of government administration, and suggest amendments to the Constitution.

Centralization of power is not a recommendation of the Committee on Administrative Reforms (CAR) as it is the opposite of decentralization, which is a key component of administrative reforms.

The Administrative Reforms and Restructuring Committee (ARRC) was established in 2005 to recommend measures for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of government administration. It was headed by B.K. Chaturvedi and submitted its report in 2008.

Centralization of power is not a recommendation of the Administrative Reforms and Restructuring Committee (ARRC) as it is the opposite of decentralization, which is a key component of administrative reforms.