GS PrelimsPolityExecutive System2014 Which of the following is/are the function/functions of the Cabinet Secretariat?
1. Preparation of agenda for Cabinet Meetings
2. Secretarial assistance to Cabinet Committees
3. Allocation of financial resources to the Ministries
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
1. Statement 1 is a core function of the Cabinet Secretariat. It is responsible for the preparation and circulation of the agenda for Cabinet Meetings, based on proposals received from various Ministries and approved by the Prime Minister.
2. Statement 2 is also a key function. The Cabinet Secretariat provides crucial secretarial assistance to the Cabinet Committees, facilitating their meetings, record-keeping, and follow-up actions.
3. Statement 3 is incorrect. The allocation of financial resources to the Ministries is primarily the responsibility of the Ministry of Finance through the budget process. The Cabinet Secretariat focuses on policy coordination, implementation monitoring, and administrative support to the Cabinet and its committees, not direct financial allocation.
Therefore, the correct functions listed are 1 and 2.
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