As per the Indian Constitution, the size of the Council of Ministers shall NOT exceed:

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Answer 1

The correct answer is 15 percent of total number of members of the House of the People

Key Points

The size of the Council of Ministers in India shall NOT exceed 15 percent of the total number of members of the House of the People (Lok Sabha).
This provision is outlined in the 91st Amendment Act of 2003.
The amendment was introduced to limit the size of the Council of Ministers to ensure better governance and to prevent excessive expenditure.
The House of the People (Lok Sabha) currently has 543 members, so the maximum number of ministers can be 81 (15% of 543).

Additional Information

The 91st Amendment Act also made it mandatory for a member of the legislature to be disqualified from being a minister if they are disqualified under the Tenth Schedule (anti-defection law).
The Indian Constitution was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 26th November 1949 and came into effect on 26th January 1950.
It lays down the framework defining fundamental political principles, establishes the structure, procedures, powers, and duties of government institutions, and sets out fundamental rights, directive principles, and the duties of citizens.
The Constitution of India is the longest written constitution of any country in the world.
It declares India a sovereign, socialist, secular, and democratic republic, assuring its citizens justice, equality, and liberty, and endeavors to promote fraternity.
The Seventh Schedule of the Constitution contains three lists which delineate the subjects under the Union, State, and Concurrent lists.
Amendments to the Constitution can be made through a process outlined in Article 368.