Static Quiz 18 April 2025 (Polity)
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Static Quiz 18 April 2025 (Polity) For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Cabinet Committees:
1. They are extra-constitutional but established under the Government of India (Transaction of Business) Rules, 1961.
2. Their membership is fixed and cannot include non-Cabinet Ministers.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?CorrectCorrect Answer: a) 1 only
Explanation:
Statement 1: Correct
• Cabinet Committees are not mentioned in the Constitution, hence they are extra-constitutional.
• They are established under Government of India (Transaction of Business) Rules, 1961.Statement 2: Incorrect
• Their membership is flexible.
• Non-Cabinet Ministers (especially Ministers of State with independent charge) can be included as members.IncorrectCorrect Answer: a) 1 only
Explanation:
Statement 1: Correct
• Cabinet Committees are not mentioned in the Constitution, hence they are extra-constitutional.
• They are established under Government of India (Transaction of Business) Rules, 1961.Statement 2: Incorrect
• Their membership is flexible.
• Non-Cabinet Ministers (especially Ministers of State with independent charge) can be included as members. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following Cabinet Committees is headed by the Defence Minister?
CorrectCorrect Answer: a) Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs
Explanation:
• The Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs is not chaired by the Prime Minister.
• It is chaired by the Defence Minister – Rajnath SinghIncorrectCorrect Answer: a) Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs
Explanation:
• The Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs is not chaired by the Prime Minister.
• It is chaired by the Defence Minister – Rajnath Singh - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
The Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs is often described as:
CorrectCorrect Answer: b) Super Cabinet
Explanation:
• The Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs (CCPA) is often referred to as the “Super Cabinet” because:
◦ It deals with policy issues that cut across various ministries.
◦ It handles Centre-State relations, political strategies, and high-level decisions.IncorrectCorrect Answer: b) Super Cabinet
Explanation:
• The Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs (CCPA) is often referred to as the “Super Cabinet” because:
◦ It deals with policy issues that cut across various ministries.
◦ It handles Centre-State relations, political strategies, and high-level decisions. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Who chairs the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC)?
CorrectCorrect Answer: c) Prime Minister of India
Explanation:
• The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) is headed by the Prime Minister.
• The Minister of Home Affairs is usually the second member.
• It approves top-level bureaucratic appointments (e.g., Secretaries, PSU heads, Chief of Defence Staff, etc.).IncorrectCorrect Answer: c) Prime Minister of India
Explanation:
• The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) is headed by the Prime Minister.
• The Minister of Home Affairs is usually the second member.
• It approves top-level bureaucratic appointments (e.g., Secretaries, PSU heads, Chief of Defence Staff, etc.). - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
As per 2025, how many Cabinet Committees are in existence as per official list?
CorrectCorrect Answer: b) 8
Explanation:
The 8 Cabinet Committees currently in place are:1. Appointments Committee of the Cabinet
2. Cabinet Committee on Accommodation
3. Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs
4. Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs
5. Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs
6. Cabinet Committee on Security
7. Cabinet Committee on Investment and Growth
8. Cabinet Committee on Skill, Employment and LivelihoodIncorrectCorrect Answer: b) 8
Explanation:
The 8 Cabinet Committees currently in place are:1. Appointments Committee of the Cabinet
2. Cabinet Committee on Accommodation
3. Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs
4. Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs
5. Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs
6. Cabinet Committee on Security
7. Cabinet Committee on Investment and Growth
8. Cabinet Committee on Skill, Employment and Livelihood
