Q. Consider the following statements for Council of Ministers.
- It usually has 60 to 70 ministers of different ranks.
- The Ministers of State with independent charge are usually in-charge of smaller ministries.
- The Ministers of State are attached to and required to assist Cabinet Ministers.
Which of the above is / are correct?
Answer:
Only 2 and 3
Notes: The Council of Ministers is the official name for the body that includes all the ministers. It usually has 60 to 80 ministers of different ranks.
- Cabinet Ministers are usually top level leaders of the ruling party or parties who are in charge of the major ministries. Usually, the Cabinet Ministers meet to take decisions in the name of the Council of Ministers. The Cabinet is thus the inner ring of the Council of Ministers. It comprises about 25 ministers.
- The Ministers of State with independent charge are usually in-charge of smaller ministries. They participate in the Cabinet meetings only when specially invited.
- The Ministers of State are attached to and required to assist Cabinet Ministers.