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?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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UPSC Prelims

2022 • 05 Jun, 2022 • Paper-1

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?

Correct Answer

(b) 2 only

Statement 1 Analysis: Incorrect. The Constitution of India mentions the 'Council of Ministers' but does not explicitly classify them into specific ranks like Ca......

💡 Analysis & Explanation

Statement 1 Analysis ▼

Incorrect. The Constitution of India mentions the 'Council of Ministers' but does not explicitly classify them into specific ranks like Cabinet Minister or Deputy Minister. This classification is a product of parliamentary convention and the Government of India Allocation of Business Rules.

Statement 2 Analysis ▼

Correct. The 91st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003, inserted Article 75(1A), placing a firm ceiling on the size of the Council of Ministers at 15% of the total strength of the Lok Sabha.

Conclusion ▼

Only statement 2 is a constitutional fact.

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