Consider the following statements with reference to the lsquo Union Council of Ministers rsquo 1 The...........

Indian Polity Union Executive

Consider the following statements with reference to the ‘Union Council of Ministers’:

1. The ministers shall hold office during the pleasure of the Prime Minister.

2. 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.

3. President can appoint only those persons as ministers who are recommended by the Prime minister.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

3 only

1, 2 and 3

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Explanation:

Explanation:
As the Constitution of India provides for a parliamentary system of government modelled on the British pattern, the council of ministers headed by the prime minister is the real executive authority is our politico-administrative system.
Statement 1 is not correct: The ministers shall hold office during the pleasure of the President.
Statements 2 and 3 are correct: The Prime Minister shall be appointed by the President and the other Ministers shall be appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister. 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. The provision was added by the 91st Amendment Act of 2003. The Prime Minister is appointed by the President, while the other ministers are appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister. This means that the President can appoint only those persons as ministers who are recommended by the Prime minister.