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Which of the following is correct regarding the Council of Ministers in India?
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A. The total number of Ministers including the Prime Minister shall not exceed 15% of the strength of the Lok Sabha. This is a correct statement as per the 91st Amendment Act of 2003, which set this limit on the size of the Council of Ministers.
B. Ministers hold office during the pleasure of the President, but the Prime Minister can recommend their dismissal. This is partially incorrect. While ministers do hold office during the pleasure of the President, the President acts on the advice of the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister doesn't just "recommend" dismissal; the Prime Minister's advice is binding, making the effective power to appoint and dismiss ministers lie with the Prime Minister.