UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2022

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

Correct Answer

2 only

Explanation

Statement 1 is incorrect — the Constitution does not classify ministerial ranks; Article 74 only mentions a Council of Ministers headed by the PM. Statement 2 is correct — the 91st Amendment (2003) capped Union Council of Ministers at 15% of Lok Sabha strength.

Topics: 15 percent limit, council of ministers, ministerial composition, polity