Question

Select the option that shows the correct relationship between Statements I and II.

(I) The Council of Ministers is consulted by the Prime Minister on all important decisions.

(II) It is the Council of Ministers which advises the President.

Options

• (I) is true, but (II) is false.

• (I) is false, but (II) is true.

• Both (I) and (II) are true, but (II) is not the correct explanation of (I).

• Both (I) and (II) are false.

Answer 1

(I) is false, but (II) is true.

Explanation:

Statement I is constitutionally false because the Prime Minister does not consult the entire, large Council of Ministers for all important decisions; instead, day-to-day policy and crucial decisions are handled exclusively by the smaller inner core known as the Cabinet. Statement II is absolutely true because Article 74(1) of the Indian Constitution explicitly states that the Council of Ministers exists to aid and advise the President.