The Correct answer is b and d. • The Cabinet Secretariat is responsible for the administration of the Government of India (Transaction of Business) Rules, 1961 and the Government of India (Allocation of Business) Rules 1961, facilitating a smooth transaction of business in Ministries/ Departments of the Government by ensuring adherence to these rules. Hence the statement (a) is false. • The Cabinet Secretariat is under the direct charge of the Prime Minister. Hence the statement (b) is true. • When any policy is made in the Cabinet Secretariat there must be the signature of the Prime Minister and Cabinet Secretary of India. • The Prime Minister of India is the Head of the Union Government, as distinct from the President of India, who is the Head of State. Since India has a parliamentary system of constitutional democracy, it is the Prime Minister who oversees the day-to-day functioning of the Union Government of India. • Executive Office of the President of USA, White House Office, National Security Council set by National Security Act 1947, Bureau of Budget in the USA and British Treasury, Cabinet Secretariat, Cabinet Committees are the examples of staff agencies. Hence the statement (c) is false. • The Cabinet Secretariat is responsible for the administration of the Government of India. Hence the statement (d) is true.