Q. Consider the following statements:

1. Prime Minister decides the size of Council of Ministers
2. Prime Minister allocates the portfolios to Ministers
3. There is no limit on number of ministers a prime minister can have in his council

Which among the above statements is/ are correct?
Answer: 1 & 2
Notes: The Prime Minister does indeed decide the size of the Council of Ministers within the constraints laid out by the Constitution and allocates portfolios to the Ministers. However, the total number of ministers, including the Prime Minister, cannot exceed 15% of the total number of members of the Lok Sabha as per the 91st Amendment Act of 2003.