UPSC PRELIMS · POLITY · UNION COUNCIL OF MINISTERS

Consider the following statements: 1. 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. 2. The total number of ministers in the Union Government, including the Prime Minister, shall not exceed 15 percent of the total number of members in the Lok Sabha. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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EXPLANATION

The Constitution does not itself classify ministers into four ranks; the 91st Amendment limits the Union Council of Ministers, including the Prime Minister, to 15% of Lok Sabha strength.

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