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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?

UPSC · 2022 · Polity
Question:
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?

Options

1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: 2 only

Explanation:
The Constitution does not classify ministers into ranks; this is done conventionally. The 91st Amendment caps the total number of ministers at 15% of Lok Sabha membership.

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