Which among the following is/are the functions/functions of the Cabinet Secretariat? 1. To ensure interministerial coordination 2. Management of major crisis situations in the country Select the correct answer using the code given below.

The Cabinet Secretariat, functioning directly under the Prime Minister, plays a pivotal role in the Indian administrative system. Its primary functions include ensuring inter-ministerial coordination by ironing out differences and evolving consensus through Committees of Secretaries [1]. It assists in decision-making and facilitates the smooth transaction of government business [1]. Furthermore, the Cabinet Secretariat is explicitly responsible for the management of major crisis situations in the country [1]. This is operationalized through the National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC), which is chaired by the Cabinet Secretary [2]. The NCMC acts as the nodal body for dealing with disasters having national ramifications, coordinating the activities of various ministries during such emergencies [2]. Therefore, both ensuring inter-ministerial coordination and managing major crisis situations are core functions of the Cabinet Secretariat.

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1. [1] https://cabsec.gov.in/
2. [2] https://www.indiacode.nic.in/show-data?actid=AC_CEN_5_5_00053_200553_1517807327022&orderno=9