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Constitutional Provision Article 75
Asked 4 times across 2 UPSC exams over 15 years (2007–2022), peaking in 2013.
Key insights
- Most tested in CSE — 3 of 4 PYQs
- Most asked in 2013
- Recurs across 4 years (2007–2022)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CSE 2007 → CDS 2019
How the concept evolved
Long-running — most appearances (2 of 4) predate 2016, and it still returns.
Related concepts
Ideas UPSC tests alongside this one — keep exploring.
Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CSE2022
Consider the following statements
- The Constitution of India classifies the ministers into four ranks viz. Cabinet Minister, Minister of State with Independent Charge, Minister of State and Deputy Minister
- The total number of ministers in the Union Government, including the Prime Minister, shall not exceed 15 percent of the total number of members in the Lok Sabha
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A 1 only
- B 2 only ✓
- C Both 1 and 2
- D Neither 1 nor 2
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Polity & Governance › Union & State Executive
CDS2019
The total number of members in the Union Council of Ministers in India shall not exceed
- A 10% of the total number of members of the Parliament
- B 15% of the total number of members of the Parliament
- C 10% of the total number of members of the Lok Sabha ✓
- D 15% of the total number of members of the Lok Sabha
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Polity & Governance › Union & State Executive
CSE2013
Consider the following statements
- The Council of Ministers in the Centre shall be collectively responsible to the Parliament
- The Union Ministers shall hold the office during the pleasure of the President of India
- The Prime Minister shall communicate to the President about the proposals for legislation
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A 1 only
- B 2 and 3 only ✓
- C 1 and 3 only
- D 1, 2 and 3
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Polity & Governance › Union & State Executive
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