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Which statements are correct? 1. The Home Ministry handles internal security. 2. Cabinet Ministers hold office at the President’s pleasure. 3. A minister has a fixed constitutional tenure.

1. 1 and 2 only
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 1 and 3 only
4. 1, 2 and 3

Correct answer: 1 and 2 only

Solution

The Home Ministry is responsible for internal security, so statement 1 is correct. Cabinet Ministers hold office during the pleasure of the President, so statement 2 is also correct. A minister does not have a fixed constitutional tenure, making statement 3 incorrect.

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