Q. With reference to “Cabinet Committees”, consider the following statements:
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A
1 and 2 only
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B
2 only
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C
1 and 3 only
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D
3 only
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Solution
The correct option is D
3 only Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: They are extra-constitutional in emergence. In other words, they are not mentioned in the Constitution. However, the Rules of Business provide for their establishment. 2.
Statement 2 is incorrect: They are of two types, standing and ad hoc. The former are of a permanent nature while the latter are of a temporary nature. The ad hoc committees are constituted from time to time to deal with special problems. They are disbanded after their task is completed.
Statement 3 is correct: Their membership varies from three to eight. They usually include only Cabinet Ministers. However, the non-cabinet Ministers are not debarred from their membership.