Q. Consider the following statements with respect to the creation of a new ministry under the Constitution of India:
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Q. Consider the following statements with respect to the creation of a new ministry under the Constitution of India:
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
The correct option is D 3 only
Explanation:
Ministries or departments are created by the President on advice of the Prime Minister under the Government of India (Allocation of Business Rules) 1961, which is part of Article 77 of the Constitution. Hence, Statement 1 is incorrect.
Under these rules, each ministry is assigned a minister by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister. Hence, Statement 2 is incorrect.
The Cabinet Secretariat is responsible for coordination, smooth transaction of business and decision-making among ministries and departments and is under the direct charge of the PM. Hence, Statement 3 is correct.
Explanation:
Ministries or departments are created by the President on advice of the Prime Minister under the Government of India (Allocation of Business Rules) 1961, which is part of Article 77 of the Constitution. Hence, Statement 1 is incorrect.
Under these rules, each ministry is assigned a minister by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister. Hence, Statement 2 is incorrect.
The Cabinet Secretariat is responsible for coordination, smooth transaction of business and decision-making among ministries and departments and is under the direct charge of the PM. Hence, Statement 3 is correct.
