With reference to Cabinet Committee of Economic Affairs, consider the following statements: It is a constitutional body. It is headed by Prime Minister of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: B

Notes:

Statement 1 is incorrect: The Cabinet Committees are extra-constitutional in emergence. They are not mentioned in the Constitution.

Statement 2 is correct: It is headed by Prime Minister of India.

Source: Business Standard