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Q23 (CDS-I/2021) Polity & Governance › Union Executive › Union Council of Ministers Answer Verified

Which one of the following is not a correct description of the Union Cabinet ?

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Your answer: —  Â·  Correct: D
Explanation

The correct option is D, as it is the most definitively incorrect statement. Under Article 75(5) of the Constitution, a non-MP can be appointed to the Cabinet for a maximum of six consecutive months.

Addressing the student's valid feedback:

  • Options B & C: You are absolutely correct. Article 75(3) specifies that the Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha, not the entire Parliament. Therefore, its tenure depends strictly on the confidence of the Lok Sabha.
  • Option A: The Cabinet is part of the Executive branch, not the Legislature, making this statement technically loose as well.

While Options A, B, and C use imprecise generalizations often found in exam papers, Option D directly contradicts an explicit constitutional provision, making it the intended answer.

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