Council of Ministers


 
 
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Council of Ministers

Council of Ministers: It is the official name for the body that includes all the ministers, it usually has 60 to 80 ministers of different ranks. The Council of Ministers have collective responsibility. The Council of Ministers comprise:

  • Cabinet Ministers are usually top level leaders of the ruling party or parties who are incharge of the major ministries. They meet to take decisions in the name of the Council of Ministers. Cabinet is the inner ring of the Council of Ministers. It comprises about 20 ministers.
  • Ministers of State with independent charge are usually incharge of smaller ministries. They participate in the Cabinet meetings only when specially invited.
  • Ministers of State are attached to and required to assist Cabinet Ministers.
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    Question : 1

    How many ministers can be appointed in the Cabinet?

    Right Option : D
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    Question : 2

    By whom, the Council of Ministers of the state is appointed ?

    Right Option : A
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    Question : 3

    Consider the following statements:

    A. Cabinet is the inner ring of the council of ministers and comprises about 20 ministers.

    B. Ministers of state with independent charge participate cabinet meetings only when specially invited.

    Right Option : A
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