Classification — Prelims Questions

Consider the following statements about the classification of Council of Ministers in India: 1. All Ministers of State attend Cabinet meetings as a matter of right. 2. Deputy Ministers can independently represent the government in international forums. 3. The classification of ministers is explicitly mentioned in the Constitution. 4. Ministers of State with independent charge can take decisions without consulting Cabinet Ministers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following constitutional amendments directly impacted the classification and size of the Council of Ministers? 1. 42nd Amendment 2. 44th Amendment 3. 91st Amendment 4. 73rd Amendment

In the context of ministerial classification, what is the key difference between a Minister of State with independent charge and a Minister of State without independent charge?

Consider the following about Parliamentary Secretaries: 1. They are part of the Union Council of Ministers. 2. They exist primarily at the state level. 3. They hold ministerial rank and status. 4. They assist ministers in parliamentary and administrative duties. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The principle of collective responsibility in relation to ministerial classification means that: