Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct about the “Council of Ministers”?
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct about the “Council of Ministers”?
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
The correct option is B
1 and 3 only
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct.
The total number of ministers, including the Prime Minister, in the Council of Ministers shall not exceed 15% of the total strength of the Lok Sabha. This provision was added by the 91st Amendment Act of 2003.
Statement 2 is incorrect.
The council of ministers shall be collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha.
Statement 3 is correct.
According to the Article 78 of the Indian Constitution, It shall be the duty of the Prime Minister to communicate to the President all decisions of the Council of Ministers relating to the administration of the affairs of the Union and proposals for legislation.
1 and 3 only
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct.
The total number of ministers, including the Prime Minister, in the Council of Ministers shall not exceed 15% of the total strength of the Lok Sabha. This provision was added by the 91st Amendment Act of 2003.
Statement 2 is incorrect.
The council of ministers shall be collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha.
Statement 3 is correct.
According to the Article 78 of the Indian Constitution, It shall be the duty of the Prime Minister to communicate to the President all decisions of the Council of Ministers relating to the administration of the affairs of the Union and proposals for legislation.
