Question

11. Consider the following statements about Cabinet committees.
1. Cabinet committees are an extra constitutional device to facilitate in-depth policy examination by the executive.
2. Only cabinet ministers can be members of cabinet committees.
3. Cabinet committees are always chaired by the Prime Minister.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?

• A. Only 1 and 2
• B. Only 1 and 3
• C. Only 2 and 3
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C Only 2 and 3

Rules of business provide for establishment of cabinet committees. Cabinet ministers are members of the committees, but others are not debarred from becoming members. Their size may vary from 3 to 8. They can be chaired by Prime Minister, Home minister (as in case of committee on Parliamentary affairs) or the Finance Minister.