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Q: As per the Constitution of India the National Capital Territory of Delhi shall have a Council of Ministers consisting of not more than –––––– of the total number of members in the Legislative Assembly.
  • A. 15%
  • B. 10%
  • C. 2%
  • D. 5%
Correct Answer: Option B - According to the article 239 a of the Indian Constitution, the number of ministers in the council of ministers of Delhi shall not exceed the 10% of total members of Delhi's legislative assembly. The total number of seats in legislative assembly of Delhi is 70. Hence, it will have 7 ministers (1 CM & other 6 ministers) and also according to Article 75 of the Indian constitution the central council of ministers may not exceed 15% of total members of Lok Sabha.
B. According to the article 239 a of the Indian Constitution, the number of ministers in the council of ministers of Delhi shall not exceed the 10% of total members of Delhi's legislative assembly. The total number of seats in legislative assembly of Delhi is 70. Hence, it will have 7 ministers (1 CM & other 6 ministers) and also according to Article 75 of the Indian constitution the central council of ministers may not exceed 15% of total members of Lok Sabha.

Explanations:

According to the article 239 a of the Indian Constitution, the number of ministers in the council of ministers of Delhi shall not exceed the 10% of total members of Delhi's legislative assembly. The total number of seats in legislative assembly of Delhi is 70. Hence, it will have 7 ministers (1 CM & other 6 ministers) and also according to Article 75 of the Indian constitution the central council of ministers may not exceed 15% of total members of Lok Sabha.