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UPSC PYQPrelims 2022

Civil Services Examination · 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
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Answer: (B) 2 only

Explanation

Ranks of ministers are not in the Constitution; they come from convention. The 91st Amendment (Art. 75(1A)) caps the Council of Ministers at 15% of Lok Sabha strength.