Who among the following is NOT a part of the Union Cabinet?

The correct answer is Chief Minister of a State.

Key Points

• The Union Cabinet consists of the Prime Minister and Cabinet Ministers who are appointed by the President of India.
• Ministers of State with independent charge and Ministers of State without independent charge can also be part of the Union Cabinet.
• The Prime Minister is the head of the Union Cabinet and leads the executive branch of the Government of India.
• Chief Ministers are heads of state governments and are not part of the Union Cabinet, which operates at the national level.

Additional Information

• Union Cabinet
  • The Union Cabinet is the supreme decision-making body in India, consisting of senior ministers chosen by the Prime Minister.
  • Cabinet Ministers are usually in charge of specific ministries or departments within the government.
• Prime Minister
  • The Prime Minister is the head of the government and is responsible for running the country.
  • The Prime Minister is appointed by the President and is typically the leader of the majority party in the Lok Sabha.
• Chief Minister
  • The Chief Minister is the elected head of the government at the state level.
  • Chief Ministers are appointed by the Governor of the state and are responsible for the administration of the state government.
• Minister of State
  • Ministers of State assist Cabinet Ministers and can be given independent charge of ministries.
  • They are appointed to help in the efficient functioning of the government and can be part of the Union Cabinet with or without independent charge.