Central Council Of Ministers

**Statement 1 is not correct:** The Council of Ministers in the Centre shall be collectively responsible to Lok Sabha, not parliament. **Statement 2 is correct:** The Union Ministers shall hold the office during the pleasure of the President of India. **Statement 3 is correct:** The Prime Minister shall communicate to the President about the proposals for legislation.

**Statement 1 is incorrect:** The Constitution of India does not classify ministers into four fixed ranks. There are broadly two categories based on parliamentary convention - Cabinet Ministers and Ministers of State (with or without independent charge). The number of ranks can vary based on the specific structure chosen by the government. **Statement 2 is correct:** The 91st Amendment to the Constitution limits the size of the Council of Ministers. The total number of ministers, including the Prime Minister, cannot exceed 15% of the total strength of the Lok Sabha.