Which of the following persons resigned from cabinet due to difference of opinion about the cabinet decisions? 1. B.R. Ambedkar 2. C.D. Deshmukh 3. Arif Mohammed How many of the statements given above are correct? |ForumIAS

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[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] Only three

[D] None

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation: If any minister disagrees with a cabinet decision and is not prepared to defend it, he must resign.

Several ministers have resigned in the past owing to their differences with the cabinet.

For example, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar resigned because of his differences with his colleagues on the Hindu Code Bill in 1953. C.D. Deshmukh resigned due to his differences on the policy of re-organization of states.
Arif Mohammed resigned due to his opposition to the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986.

Source: Laxmikanth