Consider the following statements1. The Ministries Departments of the ...
The Government of India (Allocation of Business) Rules, 1961 are made by the President of India under Article 77 of the Constitution for the allocation of business of the Government of India. The Ministries/Departments of the Government are created by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister under these Rules. The Cabinet Secretary is the ex-officio Chairman of the Civil Services Board of the Republic of India.
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Consider the following statements1. The Ministries Departments of the ...
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Explanation:
The given question is related to the Ministries and Departments of the Union Government and the role of the Prime Minister and the Cabinet Secretary. Let's analyze each statement to determine their correctness.
Statement 1: The Ministries and Departments of the Union Government are created by the Prime Minister.
This statement is not correct. The creation of Ministries and Departments of the Union Government is not the sole responsibility of the Prime Minister. The creation and allocation of Ministries and Departments are done by the President of India on the advice of the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister plays a crucial role in recommending the allocation of portfolios to various ministers, but the creation of Ministries and Departments is not within the Prime Minister's authority.
Statement 2: The Cabinet Secretary is the Ex-officio Chairman of the Civil Services Board.
This statement is correct. The Cabinet Secretary is the head of the civil services in India and is also the ex-officio Chairman of the Civil Services Board. The Civil Services Board is responsible for the appointment, promotion, and disciplinary matters of the civil servants in the country. The Cabinet Secretary, being the head of the civil services, assumes the position of the Chairman of this board.
Therefore, the correct answer is Option B) Only 2 since statement 1 is incorrect, and statement 2 is correct.
To summarize:
- Statement 1 is incorrect as the creation of Ministries and Departments of the Union Government is not done by the Prime Minister alone.
- Statement 2 is correct as the Cabinet Secretary is indeed the ex-officio Chairman of the Civil Services Board.