In the absence of the Prime Minister, cabinet meetings are presided over by ______________.

Defence Minister

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Prime Minister decides

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The correct option is D Prime Minister decides
In the absence of the Prime Minister, the meetings of the cabinet are presided over by deputy prime minister(if there is one) or the senior most minister decided by the rank in precedence.

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