Practice Council of Ministers (State) - UPSC CSE

Council of Ministers (State)

With reference to the State Council of Ministers, consider the following statements:

I. The total number of ministers, including the Chief Minister, shall not exceed 15% of the total strength of the Legislative Assembly.

II. The number of ministers in a State shall not be less than twelve.

III. The 15% ceiling applies to the Legislative Council as well.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

I, II and III

I and II only

II and III only

I only