Which one of the following statements about the Union Executive in India is correct?

• A

  According to the Constitution of lndia, the total number of member of the Council of Ministers cannot exceed $20 \%$ of the total number of Members of the
• B

  The rank of different Ministers is determined by the president
• Correct answer
  C

  The Ministers is appointed by the president on the advice of the Prime Minister
• D

  Only a member of either House of Paliament can be appointed as a Minister.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.