Q. Which of the following statements correctly defines the term ‘Kitchen Cabinet’?

[A] It is the informal decision-making body with Prime Minister as its head and may include his friends, family and ministers as its members.

[B] It is an extra-constitutional Parliamentary body to facilitate in depth examination of policy issues.

[C] It is a group of members from opposition party that scrutinises the policies and actions of the ruling government.

[D] It is formal body that is collectively responsible to the Lower House of the Parliament for transact of government functions.

Answer: A
Notes:

Exp) Option a is the correct answer.

The ‘Kitchen Cabinet’ also called as ‘Inner Cabinet’ is the is the highest informal decision-making body consisting of the Prime Minister as its head and some 15 to 20 most important ministers. It may be composed of not only cabinet ministers but also outsiders like friends and family members of the prime minister. It advises the prime minister on important political and administrative issues and assists him in making crucial decisions.

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