The total number of Ministers, including the Prime Minister, in the Council of Ministers should not exceed ________________________.

20% of the total number of members of the Lok Sabha

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15% of the total number of members of the Lok Sabha

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20% of the total number of members of the Rajya Sabha

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15% of the total number of members of both the Houses

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The correct option is B 15% of the total number of members of the Lok Sabha
The Constitution provides for the Council of Ministers to aid and advise President. 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 in the Constitution by the 91st Constitutional Amendment.

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