The total number of members In the Union Council of Ministers in India shall not exceed-

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Q: (CDS-II/2019)
The total number of members In the Union Council of Ministers in India shall not exceed-

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Polity

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CDS-II

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{'lok sabha': [42, 3, 20, 27], 'union council': [5, 0, 1, 1], 'total number': [0, 0, 3, 0], 'parliament': [15, 1, 3, 8], 'members': [37, 11, 44, 71], 'india': [8, 1, 7, 13], 'ministers': [2, 1, 2, 3]}

Option 1 states that the total number of members in the Union Council of Ministers in India shall not exceed 10% of the total number of members of the Parliament. This option is incorrect. The Union Council of Ministers is not based on the total number of members of the Parliament.

Option 2 states that the total number of members in the Union Council of Ministers in India shall not exceed 15% of the total number of members of the Parliament. This option is incorrect.

Option 3 states that the total number of members in the Union Council of Ministers in India shall not exceed 10% of the total number of members of the Lok Sabha. This option is incorrect. The Union Council of Ministers is not based on the total number of members of the Lok Sabha alone.

Option 4 states that the total number of members in the Union Council of Ministers in India shall not exceed 15% of the total number of members of the Lok Sabha. This option is correct. As per Article 75(1) of the Indian Constitution, the total number of members in the Union Council of Ministers shall not exceed 15% of the total number of members of the Lok Sabha.