Consider the following statements about the Cabinet Secretariat 1 It is under the direct charge of t...........

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Consider the following statements about the Cabinet Secretariat.

1) It is under the direct charge of the Union Minister of Personnel.

2) It is the custodian of the papers of the Cabinet meetings.

3)It watches the implementation of the decisions taken by the Cabinet.

4) Management of major crisis situations in the country is one of its functions.

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2, 3 and 4 only

3 and 4 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2, 3 and 4

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Explanation:

The Cabinet Secretariat is responsible for the administration of the Government of India (Transaction of Business) Rules, 1961 and the Government of India (Allocation of Business) Rules 1961, facilitating smooth transaction of business in Ministries/ Departments of the Government by ensuring adherence to these rules. It is under the Direct Charge of the Prime Minister. So, 1 is wrong.

The Secretariat assists in decision-making in Government by ensuring Inter-Ministerial coordination, ironing out differences amongst Ministries/ Departments and evolving consensus through the instrumentality of the standing/ adhoc Committees of Secretaries.

The Cabinet Secretariat ensures that the President, the Vice President and Ministers are kept informed of the major activities of all Ministries/Departments by means of monthly summary of their activities.

Management of major crisis situations in the country and coordinating activities of various Ministries in such a situation is also one of the functions of the Cabinet Secretariat.

The administrative head of the Cabinet Secretariat is the Cabinet Secretary.