Q. Consider the following statements regarding council of ministers:
1.The advice tendered by Ministers to the President shall be inquired into in any court.
2.The total number of ministers, including the Prime Minister, in the Council of Ministers shall not exceed 25% of the total strength of 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: D
Notes:

Explanation: 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.

  • The advice tendered by Ministers to the President shall not be inquired into in any court.
  • The total number of ministers, including the Prime Minister, in the Council of Ministers shall not exceed 15% of the total strength of the Lok Sabha.

Source: Laxmikanth’s Polity

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