The total number of ministries, including the prime minister, in the council of ministers should not exceed ___________.

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20% of the total number of members of the Lok Sabha

15% of the total number of members of the Lok Sabha

20% of the total number of members of the Rajya Sabha

15% of the total number of members of both the Houses in the council of the minister should not exceed.

answer is B.

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According to the Constitution, the Council of Ministers is supposed to assist and counsel the President. The entire number of ministers, including the prime minister, in the Lok Sabha's Council of Ministers may not be more than 15% of its overall membership. The 91st Constitutional Amendment amended the Constitution to include this provision.

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