Correct Answer: six

Solution : The correct answer is six .

The Indian Constitution's Article 263 provides for the creation of an inter-state council. It will improve the States' and the Centre's coordination.

It consists of the following members:

1. Prime Minister- Chairman
2. Chief Ministers of all States
3. The Chief Ministers of Union Territories have a Legislative Assembly.
4. Administrators of UTs do not have a Legislative Assembly, and Governors of States are under President's Rule (or Governor's Rule in the case of J and K).
5. Six Ministers of Cabinet rank in the Union Council of Ministers to be nominated by the Prime Minister Members.
6. Four Ministers of cabinet rank.