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BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination · Question 61

Consider the following statements about the Central Government: 1) Ministries and Departments are formed by the Prime Minister in consultation with the Cabinet Secretary. 2) Every Minister is allocated a Ministry by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister. Of these:

  1. Only 1 is correct
  2. Only 2 is correct
  3. 1 and 2 are correct
  4. Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
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Answer: (B) Only 2 is correct

Explanation

Under Article 77(3) and the Allocation of Business Rules, the President allocates portfolios on the PM's advice.

  • (A) Incorrect

    Wrong: ministries are created by the President under the Allocation of Business Rules, not by the PM with the Cabinet Secretary.

  • (B) Correct

    Correct: business is allocated among ministers by the President on the PM's advice (Art. 77(3)).

  • (C) Incorrect

    Wrong: statement 1 is incorrect.

  • (D) Incorrect

    Wrong: statement 2 is correct.