Consider the following about the Group of Ministers:

1. These are ad hoc bodies created to assist the Cabinet

2. They were very much in use under UPA I and II

3. Some of these GoMs have been empowered to take decisions on behalf of the Cabinet.

4. They make recommendations to the cabinet on certain emergent issues and critical

**Which of the above is /are Correct?**

1 & 2 Only

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

3 & 4 Only

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

1, 2 & 3 Only

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

1, 2, 3 & 4 all

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is D 1, 2, 3 & 4 all
Answer: D
Explanation:
The Group of Ministers ( GOM) was very much a part of the system under UPA I & II. These are ad hoc bodies created to deal with specific topics. Some of these GoMs have been empowered to take decisions on behalf of the Cabinet and some to recommend the Cabinet. At present this institution is not functioning.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

Q. With reference to Cabinet Committees, consider the following statements:

1. They are constitutional bodies of highest order.

2. They take decision on matters of national importance.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Cabinet Committees:
1. Cabinet Committees are mentioned in the constitution.
2. They are set up by the Prime Minister according to the exigencies of the time and requirements of the situation.
3. Non-cabinet Ministers are debarred from their membership.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

Q. The Cabinet takes important decisions. Such decisions are communicated to the __________ and they have to follow these decisions even they might not have been a party to such decisions.

Q. Q25) Consider the following statements-
1. There is no council of ministers without the primeminister.
2. The prime minister have to be the member of Loksabha only
3. The size of union council of ministers shall not exceed 15% of total number of members of the council of states.
4.The cabinet decisions bind all cabinet ministers even if they differed in the cabinet meeting
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Q. 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?

Join BYJU'S Learning Program