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Question
The Union Executive which consists of the President, Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers is a powerful body in a Parliamentary democracy. In this context answer the following questions:
Mention the three categories of Ministers in order of their rank and status.
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Solution
Three categories of ministers in order of their rank and status are:
1) Cabinet Ministers: They are the most important members of the Council of Ministers.
2) Ministers of State: They are the second category of ministers and may or may not hold an independent portfolio.
3) Deputy Ministers: They are the third category of ministers who help the cabinet and Council of ministers.
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