Q. 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 statements given above is/are correct?
Exp) Option b is the correct answer.
Statement 1 is incorrect: There is no classification in the Constitution of India for the Council of Ministers. Article 74 provides 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.
Statement 2 is correct: The Constitution (91st Amendment) Act, 2003 made Amendment in the Article 75. According to this amendment, the total number of ministers, including the Prime Minister, in the COM shall not exceed 15% of the total strength of the Lok Sabha.
Sources:
https://legislative.gov.in/sites/default/files/amend91.pdf
Indian Polity by Laxmikanth, 6th Edition, Chapter-15
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