Question

Consider the following statements :
1. Cabinet Committees are not mentioned in the constitution.
2. Cabinet Committe on Accomodation is chaired by the Home Minister of India.
3. Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs is chaired by the Prime Minister of India.
4. Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs is chaired by the Prime Minister of India.

Which of the above is / are correct ?

• A. a) 1 and 2 only
  
• B. b) 1, 2 and 3 only
  
• C. c) 1, 3 and 4 only
  
• D. d) All of the above
  

Answer 1

The correct option is B b) 1, 2 and 3 only


Answer : B
Cabinet committees are extra-constitutional in nature. They are not mentioned in the constitution.
The list of Cabinet Committees is:
Appointments Committee of the Cabinet is chaired by the Prime Minister of India
Cabinet Committee on Accommodation is chaired by the Home Minister of India
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs is chaired by the Prime Minister of India
Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs is chaired by the Home Minister of India
Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs is chaired by the Prime Minister of India
Cabinet Committee on Security is chaired by the Prime Minister of India