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Consider the following statements

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Consider the following statements :
1. The Constitution of India classifies the ministers into four ranks viz. Cabinet Minister, Minister of State with Independent Charge, Minister of State and Deputy Minister.
2. The total number of ministers in the Union Government, including the Prime Minister, shall not exceed 15 percent of the total number of members in the Lok Sabha.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

(a)

1 only

(b)

2 only

(c)

Both 1 and 2

(d)

Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation

Statement 1 is wrong: Article 74: There shall be a Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister at the helm. But different types of ministers and not mentioned in the constitution. Statement 2 is correct: as per 91st Amendment to the Constitution of India.