Civil Services Prep

Prelims 2022 · Polity and Constitution · Question 14

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?

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer

2 only

Statement 1: Incorrect. The Constitution does not classify ministers into ranks; this is a parliamentary convention/practice. Articles 74 and 75 mention ministers, but not these four categories.

Statement 2: Correct. Under Article 75(1A), inserted by the 91st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003, the total number of ministers in the Union Council of Ministers, including the Prime Minister, shall not exceed 15% of the total strength of the Lok Sabha.

Therefore, only statement 2 is correct.

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