Two Ministries departments of the Union Government can be merged by ........

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Two Ministries/departments of the Union Government can be merged by

The Cabinet Secretary on the advice of the Secretary of Parliamentary Affairs

A statutory provision only

A constitutional amendment only

The President of India by an executive order

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Explanation:

The Govt. of India (Allocation of Business) Rules, 1961 are made by the President of India under Article 77 of the Constitution for the allocation of business of the Govt. of India. The Ministries/Departments of the Govt. are created (or merged, dissolved) by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister under these Rules. Option A: The Cabinet Secretariat is under the direct charge of the Prime Minister. Any major decision of the Cabinet Secretariat is actually the decision of the Cabinet lead by the PM.