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Which of the given statement/s are correct?

1.If the Prime Minister, who is defeated in the House or who loses the confidence of the House, refuses to resign, the President may dismiss him.

2.The total number of Ministers, including the Prime Minister, in the Council of Ministers shall not exceed fifteen percent of the total number of members of the House of the People.

Code:

Only 1

Only 2

Both 1 and 2

None of the above

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Explanation:

Correct. If the Prime Minister is defeated in the House or loses the confidence of the House and refuses to resign, the President does have the authority to dismiss him. This is in line with the constitutional provisions and the parliamentary system of government in India.

Correct. The total number of Ministers, including the Prime Minister, in the Council of Ministers is legally capped at fifteen percent of the total number of members of the Lok Sabha (House of the People). This was established by the 91st Amendment Act of 2003.

Therefore, both statements are correct.