The Union Cabinet is part of the Executive, responsible to the Parliament (Lok Sabha), and holds office based on the confidence of the Lok Sabha.
Which one of the following is not a correct description of the Union Cabinet ?
Asked in UPSC CDS 1 2021 · Topic: The Council of Ministers (Distinction between the Council of Ministers and the Cabinet)
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Answer: D. A person from outside the Parliament can never be appointed a member of the Cabinet.
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