Question

Who allocates portfolios among the Ministers?

Options

• Prime Minister

• President

• President on the recommendation of the Prime  Minister

• Chairperson of Ruling Political Party

Answer 1

Prime Minister

Explanation:

The prime minister is responsible for aiding and advising the president in the distribution of work of the  Government to various ministries and offices and in terms of the Government of India (Allocation of  Business) Rules, 1961. The co-ordinating work is generally allocated to the Cabinet Secretariat. While generally the work of the Government is divided into various Ministries, the prime minister may retain certain portfolios if they are not allocated to any member of the cabinet.