Question
Which of the following is / are the function/functions of the Cabinet Secretariat?
1. Preparation of agenda for Cabinet Meetings
2. Secretarial assistance to Cabinet Committees
3. Allocation of financial resources to the Ministries
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer:
C
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Explanation:
The Cabinet Secretariat performs the following functions:
Preparation of agenda for Cabinet Meetings: The Cabinet Secretariat assists in preparing the agenda for Cabinet Meetings, which includes listing the items to be discussed and decisions to be taken.
Secretarial assistance to Cabinet Committees: The Cabinet Secretariat provides secretarial support to various Cabinet Committees, which are specialized bodies formed to examine specific issues and make recommendations to the Cabinet.
Therefore, the correct answer is (c) 1 and 2 only. The Cabinet Secretariat is not involved in the allocation of financial resources to the Ministries, which is primarily handled by the Ministry of Finance.