Question

Two statements are given. Choose the correct option based on the statements
Statements :
1. The Ministers of a State in India shall be appointed by the Chief Minister.
2. The total number of Ministers including the Chief Minister, in the Council of Ministers in a State shall not exceed fifteen percent of the total number of members of the Legislative Assembly

• A. Only (1) is true
• B. Only (2) is true
• C. Both (1) and (2) are true
• D. Both (1) and (2) are false

Hint:

Remember the 91st Amendment: it fixed the size of the Council of Ministers at both the Central (Lok Sabha) and State (Assembly) levels to 15%.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B