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The strength of the Council of Ministers:

Has been fixed by the Constitution in 7^th schedule

Has been fixed by the Parliament under People’s Representation Act 1950

Is determined by the Prime Minister keeping in view the requirements of the time and constitution

Is determined by President

Explanation:

Prior to January 1, 2004 (effective date of 91st Amendment of the Constitution) the Prime Minister had discretion to appoint any number in his council of ministers. But the Constitution (Ninety-first Amendment) Act in 2003 made a drastic change in curbing such power of the Prime Minister. This Amendment added clause (1A) in this Article which made a specific provision that, the total number of Ministers, including Prime Minister, in no case can exceed 15 per cent of the total number of Lok Sabha members. Hence option 3rd is correct.

By: Parvesh Mehta

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