With reference to the Office of the Cabinet Secretary consider the following statements 1 He heads t...........

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With reference to the Office of the Cabinet Secretary, consider the following statements.

1) He heads the Cabinet Secretariat and is the administrative head of the Ministry of Planning.

2) The Cabinet Secretary is under the direct charge of the Prime Minister.

3) The Allocation of Business Rules, 1961, provide a fixed tenure for the Cabinet Secretary.

4) He prepares the agenda of the Cabinet, attends its meetings and ensures that the Cabinet decisions are implemented.

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1, 2, 3 and 4

2 only

1 and 3 only

2 and 4 only

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Explanation:

Cabinet Secretary is the top most executive official and senior-most civil servant in India. The Cabinet Secretary is the ex-officio head of the Civil Services Board, the Cabinet Secretariat, and head of all civil services under the rules of business of the Government of India. The Cabinet Secretary is under the direct charge of the Prime Minister. Though there is no fixed tenure, the average tenure of the Cabinet Secretary has been less than 3 years. His or her tenure however, can be extended. He doesn't belong to any particular ministry. Functions of a Cabinet Secretary: