he total size of the Central Council of Ministers cannot exceed ____ of the Lok Sabhaa.10%b.25%c.20%d.15%

Break Down the Problem

1. Identify the relationship between the Central Council of Ministers and the Lok Sabha.
2. Determine the maximum percentage limit allowed for the size of the Central Council of Ministers.

Relevant Concepts

• The maximum size of the Central Council of Ministers is determined by a percentage of the total number of members in the Lok Sabha.

Analysis and Detail

1. As per the Constitution of India, the total number of Ministers cannot be more than 15% of the strength of the Lok Sabha.
2. This means if the Lok Sabha has 545 members, the maximum number of ministers allowed would be $0.15 \times 545 \approx 81.75$, which rounds down to 81 ministers.

Verify and Summarize

• The options provided are 10%, 25%, 20%, and 15%. Among these, only 15% aligns with the constitutional limit for the Central Council of Ministers.

Final Answer

The total size of the Central Council of Ministers cannot exceed 15% of the Lok Sabha.