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Consider the following statements about Central Government:
- Ministries and Departments are formed by the Prime Minister with consultation of the Cabinet Secretary.
- Every Minister is allocated Ministry by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister. Out of these:
Detailed Explanation:
❌ Statement 1 – Incorrect: Under Article 77 and Allocation of Business Rules, 1961, the President creates, merges, or reorganizes ministries and departments, not the Prime Minister with Cabinet Secretary. The PM only recommends.
✅ Statement 2 – Correct: As per Articles 74 and 75, the President allocates portfolios (ministries) to ministers on the advice of the Prime Minister.
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