Statement- After the ministerial performance report and a series of meetings…
2019
Statement- After the ministerial performance report and a series of meetings with BJP Chief Amit Shah, PM Modi on 5th July made major strategic changes to his Cabinet – 19 new minsters were inducted into the Government, while 5 were sacked. Government sources conceded that with 2019 Lok Sabha polls drawing near, the concern within the government was to ensure last-mile delivery of projects which was also a reason of this expansion.
Which of the following can be hypothesized from the given statement?
(I) The Modi government has received criticism from the Opposition for its failures to meet its promises, particularly on job growth.
(II) This Cabinet reshuffles and expansions can generally be categorised as tactical or strategic.
(III) The makeover of the union cabinet shows the BJP has a clear eye on the coming 2019 Lok Sabha showdown.
- A.
Only (I) and (III)
- B.
Only (II) and (I)
- C.
Only (III) and (II)
- D.
Only (II)
- E.
None of these
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Correct answer: C
The statement says the reshuffle followed performance review and was linked to 2019 delivery concerns. This supports the general idea that reshuffles can be tactical or strategic and that the makeover had an eye on the 2019 Lok Sabha election. It does not directly establish opposition criticism about jobs.