Political Science · Political Institutions in India
UGC NET June 2019 Political Science
The total number of Ministers including Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister shall not exceed
A20% members of the Lok Sabha
B10% members of the Lok Sabha
C15% members of the Lok Sabha ✓ Correct
D25% members of the Lok Sabha
Correct answer: (C) 15% members of the Lok Sabha — The total strength of the Council of Ministers cannot exceed fifteen per cent of the total strength of the Lok Sabha, so the answer is fifteen per cent.
Explanation
★The total strength of the Council of Ministers cannot exceed fifteen per cent of the total strength of the Lok Sabha, so the answer is fifteen per cent.
★This cap was introduced by the 91st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003 and added to Article 75.
★A parallel cap of fifteen per cent of the State Assembly applies to State Councils of Ministers under Article 164.
★In a State, the number of ministers including the Chief Minister cannot be less than twelve.
★The 91st Amendment also barred a member disqualified on the ground of defection from being appointed a minister.
★The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha under Article 75.
★For NET, link the fifteen per cent cap, the floor of twelve in States, and the anti-defection bar with the 91st Amendment, 2003.
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