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How many ministers can be included in the Council of Ministers of the Union?
Question

How many ministers can be included in the Council of Ministers of the Union?

A.

As many as wished by the Prime Minister of India

B.

Fifteen percent of the total number of members of the House of People

C.

Ten to fifteen percent of the total number of members of the House of People

D.

Fifty percent of the total number of members of the House of People

Correct option is B

Fifteen percent of the total number of members of the House of People included in the Council of Ministers of the Union
· Article 75(1) of the Indian Constitution states that the total number of ministers, including the Prime Minister, in the Council of Ministers of the Union shall not exceed 15% of the total number of members in the Lok Sabha (House of the People).
· Article 74: There shall be a Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister at the head to aid and advise the President who shall, in the exercise of his functions, act in accordance with such advice:

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