Q14. Consider the following statements:
- The Constitution of India classifies the ministers into four ranks viz. Cabinet Minister, Minister
of State with Independent Charge, Minister of State, and Deputy Minister. - The total number of ministers in the Union The government, including the Prime Minister, shall not exceed 15 percent of the total number of members in the Lok Sabha.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer – B
- Statement 1 is incorrect: Article 74 of the Constitution of India states that there shall be a Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister at the head to aid and advise the President who shall, in the exercise of his functions, act in accordance with such advice. Hence, The Constitution of India does not define any categorization of ministers.
- Statement 2 is correct: As per the 91st Constitutional Amendment Act, the total number of ministers including the prime minister shall not exceed 15 percent of the total number of members of the Lok Sabha
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