Consider the following statements about Central Government:
1. Ministries and Departments are formed by the Prime Minister with consultation of the Cabinet Secretary.
2. Every Minister is allocated Ministry by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister. Out of these:

Correct answer: (b) Only 2 is correct

Explanation

Under Article 77(3), the President makes rules for the more convenient transaction of the business of the Government of India and for the allocation of that business among ministers. Accordingly, the Government of India (Allocation of Business) Rules, 1961 were made, which list the ministries/ departments and their subjects. New ministries/departments are created or reorganised by amending these rules through presidential amendments. As per these rules, the President allocates portfolios among ministers on the advice of the Prime Minister. Therefore, statement 1 is incorrect and statement 2 is correct.