Consider the following statements about Central Government: 1) Ministries formed by PM with Cabinet Secretary. 2) Ministers allocated by President on advice of PM.

Only 1 is correct

Only 2 is correct

1 and 2 are correct

Neither 1 nor 2 is correct

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2025 • 13 Sep, 2025 • General

Consider the following statements about Central Government: 1) Ministries formed by PM with Cabinet Secretary. 2) Ministers allocated by President on advice of PM.

Correct Answer

Only 2 is correct

Creation of Ministries: The President creates ministries/departments on the advice of the PM (Government of India Allocation of Business Rules), not the PM with......

💡 Analysis & Explanation

Creation of Ministries ▼

The President creates ministries/departments on the advice of the PM (Government of India Allocation of Business Rules), not the PM with Cabinet Secretary alone.

Appointment ▼

Article 75 states that the Prime Minister is appointed by the President and other Ministers are appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister.

Allocation ▼

Portfolios are allocated by the President on the advice of the PM.

Conclusion ▼

Statement 2 is constitutionally accurate.

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Consider the following statements about Central Government: 1) Ministries formed by PM with Cabinet Secretary. 2) Ministers allocated by President on advice of PM.