Union Council of Ministers


 
 
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Council of Ministers

It is the official name for the body that includes all the ministers, it usually has 60 to 80 ministers of different ranks. The Council of Ministers have collective responsibility. The Council of Ministers comprise:

  • Cabinet Ministers are usually top level leaders of the ruling party or parties who are in-charge of the major ministries. They meet to take decisions in the name of the Council of Ministers. Cabinet is the inner ring of the Council of Ministers. It comprises about 20 ministers.
  • Ministers of State with independent charge are usually in-charge of smaller ministries. They participate in the Cabinet meetings only when specially invited.
  • Ministers of State are attached to and required to assist Cabinet Ministers.
  • Appointment of Council of Ministers:

     After the appointment of the Prime Minister, the President appoints the council of Minister on the advice of Prime Minister. They are usually from the party or coalition that has majority in Lok Sabha. Some times, a person who is not a member of Parliament can also become a minister. But such a person has to get elected to one of the Houses of Parliament within 6 months of his appointment.

    According to the Constitution of India, the total number of ministers in the council of ministers must not exceed 15% of the total number of members of the Lok Sabha. Ministers are appointed by the Prime Minister on the advice of the President.

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    Question : 1

    How many levels of ministers are there in the Council of Ministers ?

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    Question : 2

    Which of the following are correct :

    (a) Cabinet Ministers have important Ministries of the Central Government such as . Home, Defence, Finance, Foreign and other Ministries. They Play an important role in policy making.

    (b) Minister of State can be under independent charge or under any Cabinet Minister.

    Right Option : C
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    Question : 3

    The Union Council of Ministers is formed under the leadership of the _________________

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