Multiple choice

With reference to the Union Government, consider the following statements:

  1. The Constitution of India provides that all Cabinet Ministers shall be compulsorily be sitting members of Lok Sabha only.
  2. The Union Cabinet Secretariat operates under the direction of the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 only

  2. 2 only

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 1 is incorrect as members of the RS can become cabinet ministers. Statement 2 is incorrect as cabinet secretariat is under the direct charge of the PM.

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