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Which of the following is/are the function/functions of the Cabinet Secretariat

Which of the following is/are the function/functions of the Cabinet Secretariat?
1. Preparation of agenda for Cabinet Meetings.
2. Secretariat assistance to Cabinet Committees.
3. Allocation of financial resources to the Ministries.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(a)

1 only

(b)

2 and 3 only

(c)

1 and 2 only

(d)

1, 2 and 3

Answer:

(c)

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Explanation

Statement 1 is correct: Preparation of agenda for Cabinet Meeting prepares and circulates the agenda for Cabinet meetings. Statement 2 is Correct: Secretariat assistance to Cabinet Committees provides secretarial help, coordination, and follow-up for Cabinet Committees. Statement 3 is Incorrect: Allocation of financial resources to the Ministries is done by the Ministry of Finance, not the Cabinet Secretariat.