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Q: How many ministers can be included in the Union Council of Ministers?
  • A. 15% of the total members of Lok Sabha
  • B. 50% of the total members of Lok Sabha
  • C. 10% to 15% of the total members of Lok Sabha
  • D. As desired by the Prime Minister of India
Correct Answer: Option A - As per Indian Constitution, Article 75(1-A) states the limit on minister. According to this article the total number of ministers including Prime Minister, in the Council of Ministers shall not exceed fifteen percent, of the total number of members of the House of the People. This provision was added by the 91ˢᵗ Amendment Act, of 2003.
A. As per Indian Constitution, Article 75(1-A) states the limit on minister. According to this article the total number of ministers including Prime Minister, in the Council of Ministers shall not exceed fifteen percent, of the total number of members of the House of the People. This provision was added by the 91ˢᵗ Amendment Act, of 2003.

Explanations:

As per Indian Constitution, Article 75(1-A) states the limit on minister. According to this article the total number of ministers including Prime Minister, in the Council of Ministers shall not exceed fifteen percent, of the total number of members of the House of the People. This provision was added by the 91ˢᵗ Amendment Act, of 2003.