Question

Q. Consider the following Assertion and Reasons:

Assertion (A): Only elected members of the Parliament can become cabinet ministers.

Reasons (R): Cabinet ministers handle important ministries of the Government of India.

Which of the following options is/are correct?

• A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
• B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
• C. A is true but R is false
• D. A is false but R is true.

Answer 1

The correct option is D A is false but R is true.

Explanation:

• Assertion (A) is false. Both elected and nominated members of parliament can become cabinet ministers.
• Reasons (R) is true. Cabinet ministers handle important ministries of the Government of India.