Rule 2 – Definitions — Test 1

Correct Answer: A. Prime Minister and the Federal Ministers
Explanation: Cabinet = PM + Federal Ministers only. Ministers of State, Advisers and SAPMs attend only by special invitation (Rule 20(1A)).

Correct Answer: C. A Minister without portfolio and a Minister of State
Explanation: Rule 2(1)(xiii): 'Minister' = Federal Minister-in-Charge and includes Minister without portfolio and Minister of State. Note: 'Minister' (wider) ≠ 'Cabinet' (narrower).

Correct Answer: D. All work done by the Federal Government
Explanation: Business = all work done by the Federal Government.

Correct Answer: A. A self-contained administrative unit responsible for conduct of business in a distinct and specified sphere, declared as such by the Federal Government
Explanation: Rule 2(1)(vi). A Ministry is a Division or group of Divisions (2(1)(xiv)); Section is the basic working unit (2(1)(xix)).

Correct Answer: B. Has direct relation with a Division and has been declared as such by the Federal Government
Explanation: Rule 2(1)(ii). Attached Departments are listed in Schedule III. A 'Subordinate Office' is any FG office other than a Ministry, Division or Attached Department.

Correct Answer: A. A Member of Parliament appointed by the Prime Minister to regulate official business
Explanation: Leader of the House = MP appointed by the PM to regulate official business in Assembly, Senate or joint sitting.

Correct Answer: D. President administers a territory subject to his direct administrative control
Explanation: Rule 2(1)(xi).

Correct Answer: C. The Additional Secretary, Senior Joint Secretary or Joint Secretary in charge
Explanation: Secretary includes Secretary General, Principal Secretary, Secretary, Special Secretary or Acting Secretary; failing these, AS/SJS/JS in charge.