Chapter 4

NCERT
Class 9
Political Science
Solutions
1. The race to become a minister is not new. Here is a cartoon depicting ministerial aspirants waiting to get a berth in Nehru's Cabinet after the 1962 elections. Why do you think political leaders are so keen to become ministers?

Question:

The race to become a minister is not new. Here is a cartoon depicting ministerial aspirants waiting to get a berth in Nehru's Cabinet after the 1962 elections. Why do you think political leaders are so keen to become ministers?

Answer:

the political leaders are so keen to become ministers because:

  • The political leaders want to fulfill the promises made before the elections so that in the next election they again get the support of the people.
  • After becoming the minister, they can get additional constitutional powers which they do not get after becoming MLA or MP.
  • After becoming the minister, they can fulfill the wishes of their friends and family. They can take indirect advantage of their position.
  • Cabinet Ministers are in charge of the major ministries and are usually top-level leaders of the ruling party. The cabinet is thus the inner ring of the Council of Ministers. It comprises about 25 ministers.
  • Independent Ministers of State: These ministers are usually in charge of smaller Ministries. They can participate in the Cabinet meetings only when specially invited.
  • Ministers of State: These ministers are attached to and required to assist Cabinet Ministers.

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