Consider the following statements: 1. The ministers shall hold office during the pleasure of the President. 2. The council of ministers shall be collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha. 3. The Prime Minister shall administer the oaths of office and secrecy to a minister. How many of the statements given above are correct?

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] Only three

[D] None

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation: The ministers shall hold office during the pleasure of the President.

The council of ministers shall be collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha.
The President shall administer the oaths of office and secrecy to a minister.
A minister who is not a member of Parliament (either house) for any period of six consecutive months shall cease to be a minister.

Source: Laxmikanth’s Polity