Laxmikanth MCQs: Cabinet Committees | Indian Polity for UPSC CSE PDF Download

Q1: Cabinet Committees are extra-constitutional bodies.
(a) True
(b) False
(c) Partially True
(d) Can't Say
Ans: (a)
Cabinet Committees are extra-constitutional, meaning they are not mentioned in the Constitution but are established for effective functioning of the government.

Q2: Which of the following Cabinet Committees is/are headed by the Prime Minister?
(a) Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs
(b) Cabinet Committee on Security
(c) Cabinet Committee on Investment and Growth
(d) All of the above
Ans: (d)
The Prime Minister heads most of the Cabinet Committees including the Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs, Security, and Investment and Growth.

Q3: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet is responsible for:
(a) Fixing the prices of agricultural produce
(b) Making appointments to posts of service chiefs
(c) Allotment of government accommodation
(d) Reviewing rural development
Ans: (b)
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet is tasked with making high-level appointments, including the service chiefs.

Q4: Statement 1: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs deals with industrial licensing policies.
Statement 2: The Cabinet Committee on Accommodation focuses on foreign affairs and security issues.
(a) Both statements are true
(b) Both statements are false
(c) Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is false
(d) Statement 1 is false, Statement 2 is true
Ans: (c)
Statement 1 is true as the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs deals with industrial licensing policies. Statement 2 is false because the Cabinet Committee on Accommodation deals with government accommodation issues, not foreign affairs or security.

Q5: Which Cabinet Committee is often described as a 'Super-Cabinet'?
Cabinet Committee on Security
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs
Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs
Appointments Committee of the Cabinet
Ans: (c)
The Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs is often termed as a 'Super-Cabinet' due to its broad scope and influence.

Q6: Statement 1: Cabinet Committees are mentioned in the Constitution of India.
Statement 2: Cabinet Committees can be either standing or ad hoc, with ad hoc committees being temporary in nature.
Statement 3: Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs primarily deals with economic and political issues with internal or external security implications.
(a) Only Statement 1 is true.
(b) Statements 2 and 3 are true.
(c)  Only Statement 3 is true.
(d) All statements are true.
Ans: (b)
Cabinet Committees are not mentioned in the Constitution. They can be standing or ad hoc, and the Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs primarily addresses issues related to Centre-state relations.

Q7: The main criticism of Cabinet Committees is:
(a) They are unconstitutional
(b) They deal with trivial issues
(c) They are permanent bodies
(d) They include only non-cabinet ministers
Ans: (b)
A significant criticism of Cabinet Committees is that sometimes they are established to address trivial issues.

Q8: Statement 1: The Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs is headed by the Defence Minister.
Statement 2: The Cabinet Committee on Accommodation determines rules for allotment of government accommodation.
(a) Both statements are true
(b) Both statements are false
(c) Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is false
(d) Statement 1 is false, Statement 2 is true
Ans: (d)
Statement 1 is false; the Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs is not headed by the Defence Minister. Statement 2 is true as the Cabinet Committee on Accommodation is responsible for guidelines and rules regarding government accommodation.

Q9: Which Cabinet Committee is responsible for considering proposals for investment of more than Rs 1,000 crore?
(a) Cabinet Committee on Security
(b) Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs
(c) Cabinet Committee on Investment and Growth
(d) Cabinet Committee on Employment and Skill Development
Ans: (b)
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs considers proposals for investment exceeding Rs 1,000 crore.

Q10: Groups of Ministers (GoMs) are primarily formed for:
(a) Making constitutional amendments
(b) Permanent policy formulation
(c) Addressing specific issues and providing recommendations
(d) Overseeing defense and foreign policies
Ans: (c)
GoMs are temporary bodies formed to address specific issues and provide recommendations or decisions on behalf of the Cabinet.

Q11: What is the primary function of the Cabinet Committee on Investment and Growth?
(a) To oversee defense expenditures
(b) To identify and implement key investment projects
(c) To handle matters of internal security
(d) To regulate the prices of essential commodities
Ans: (b)
The Cabinet Committee on Investment and Growth focuses on identifying and implementing key projects that require substantial investment, particularly those involving Rs 1,000 crore or more.

Q12: Statement 1: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs deals with the Public Distribution System.
Statement 2: The Cabinet Committee on Security considers cases of defense expenditure below Rs 1,000 crore.
(a) Both statements are true
(b) Both statements are false
(c) Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is false
(d) Statement 1 is false, Statement 2 is true
Ans: (c)
Statement 1 is true as the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs does deal with the Public Distribution System. Statement 2 is false because the Cabinet Committee on Security considers cases involving capital defense expenditure of more than Rs 1,000 crore.

Q13: The Cabinet Committee on Employment and Skill Development primarily focuses on:
(a) Military and defense appointments
(b) Price fixation of agricultural products
(c) Enhancing employability and workforce participation
(d) Supervising parliamentary proceedings
Ans: (c)
The Cabinet Committee on Employment and Skill Development aims to increase workforce participation and employability through various skill development initiatives.

Q14: Which of the following statements is true about the Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs?
(a) It deals exclusively with external security matters.
(b) It is headed by the Finance Minister.
(c) It examines a broad range of economic and political issues.
(d) It is a temporary ad hoc committee.
Ans: (c)
The Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs examines a wide spectrum of economic and political issues, including those related to Centre-state relations but excluding internal or external security issues.

Q15: Statement 1: The Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs is responsible for determining the schedule for Parliament sessions.
Statement 2: The Cabinet Committee on Accommodation is headed by the Prime Minister.
(a) Both statements are true
(b) Both statements are false
(c) Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is false
(d) Statement 1 is false, Statement 2 is true
Ans: (c)
 Statement 1 is true as the Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs does determine the schedule for Parliament sessions. Statement 2 is false because the Cabinet Committee on Accommodation is headed by the Home Minister, not the Prime Minister.

Q16: Which Cabinet Committee is responsible for the allotment of government accommodation?
(a) Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs
(b) Cabinet Committee on Security
(c) Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs
(d) Cabinet Committee on Accommodation
Ans: (d)
The Cabinet Committee on Accommodation is responsible for decisions regarding the allotment of government accommodation.

Q17: The Cabinet Committee on Security addresses which of the following areas?
(a) Agricultural policies
(b) Education reforms
(c) Law and order and internal security
(d) Industrial licensing
Ans: (c)
The Cabinet Committee on Security deals with issues relating to law and order, internal security, and policy matters concerning foreign affairs with internal or external security implications.

Q18: Assertion (A): Non-cabinet ministers are rarely appointed to Cabinet Committees.
Reasoning (R): Cabinet Committees are often formed based on political considerations rather than administrative efficiency.
(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true, but R is false.
(d) A is false, but R is true.
Ans: (b)
Both assertions are true: non-cabinet ministers are rarely appointed to Cabinet Committees, and these committees are often formed based on political considerations. However, the reason for the rare appointment of non-cabinet ministers is not explicitly due to political considerations.

Q19: Which Cabinet Committee is involved in scrutinizing non-government businesses and deciding on official Bills in Parliament?
(a) Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs
(b) Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs
(c) Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs
(d) Cabinet Committee on Security
Ans: (c)
The Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs is responsible for monitoring the progress of government business in Parliament, including scrutinizing non-government businesses and deciding which official Bills to present.

Q20: The primary purpose of Groups of Ministers (GoMs) is to:
(a) Amend the Constitution
(b) Provide permanent solutions to defense issues
(c) Coordinate activities among ministries on specific issues
(d) Oversee economic policies at the highest level
Ans: (c)
Groups of Ministers (GoMs) are formed to coordinate activities among different ministries and provide recommendations or make decisions on specific issues.