Consider the following statements:
- 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
- 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 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is incorrect. The Constitution of India does not classify ministers into four ranks. However, there are different categories of ministers in the Union Council of Ministers, such as Cabinet Ministers, Ministers of State, and Deputy Ministers.
- Statement 2 is correct. According to the Constitution of India, the total number of ministers in the Council of Ministers must not exceed 15% of the total number of members of the Lok Sabha.
Learn more:
- The Union Council of Ministers is the principal executive organ of the Government of India, functioning as the senior decision-making body of the executive branch.
- It is chaired by the Prime Minister and consists of the heads of each of the executive government ministries.
- The Council of Ministers is subject to the Parliament of India and is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha.
- Ministers must be members of Parliament, and any minister who is not a member of either of the houses of the Parliament for six consecutive months is automatically stripped off his or her ministerial post.
- The Constitution of India mandates that the total number of ministers in the Council of Ministers must not exceed 15% of the total number of members of the Lok Sabha.
