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Consider the following statements :

  1. 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. 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 statements given above is/are correct ?

  1. A.1 only
  2. B.2 only
  3. C.Both 1 and 2
  4. D.Neither 1 nor 2
▶ Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: B. 2 only

While the Constitution does not explicitly define ranks of ministers, the practices and conventions followed since independence recognize different ranks. The 91st Amendment Act of 2003 amended Article 75(1A) to cap the total number of ministers, including the Prime Minister, at 15% of the total strength of the Lok Sabha. This constitutional provision ensures a limit on the size of the Council of Ministers.

Source: UPSC gs1 2022

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