Mention the three categories of Ministers in order of their rank

Union Executive (10)

The Union Executive which consists of the President, Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers is a powerful body in a Parliamentary Democracy. In this context, Mention the three categories of Ministers in order of their rank and status.

Answer

The categories in order of their rank and status are:

  1. Cabinet Ministers - Most important and senior members of the Council of Ministers and they hold important portfolios.
  2. Ministers of State - They may or may not hold independent charge of any portfolios. Neither does the Prime Minister consult them on regular basis.
  3. Deputy Ministers - They normally assist the first two categories of Ministers.
  • Exam Year: 2017