Question

Q. The Constitution of India provides for a Parliamentary model based on the British pattern. In this context, which of the following statements is correct?

• A. The Cabinet does not meet frequently while the council of ministers meet frequently to transact business.
• B. The Council of ministers is a smaller body while the cabinet is a wider body.
• C. The term 'Cabinet' did not find a place in the original text of the constitution while the council of ministers is a constitutional body since the inception of the constitution.
• D. The Council of ministers determine functions of the cabinet and supervise the implementation of its decisions.

Answer 1

The correct option is C The term 'Cabinet' did not find a place in the original text of the constitution while the council of ministers is a constitutional body since the inception of the constitution.

Explanation:

Option (a) is incorrect: The Cabinet meets as frequently as possible to formulate policies and to decide on certain matters of national importance.

Council of ministers does not meet as a body to transact government business since it has no collective functions.

Option (b) is incorrect: Council of ministers is a wider body consisting of 60-70 ministers while cabinet is a smaller body consisting of 15-20 ministers.

Option (c) is correct: It was conferred the status of a constitutional body after the passing of the Constitutional Amendment Act of 1978 (Also Known as 44th Amendment) while council of ministers is a constitutional body dealt in detail by Articles 74 and 75.

Option (d) is incorrect: Cabinet supervises the implementation of its decisions by the Council of ministers.