Indian Polity PYQ 288 of 375 · Constitutional Amendments

Which of the following Constitutional Amendment in India has decided the maximum strength of the Council of Minister with Chief Minister in a State?

  1. A91st Constitutional Amendment
  2. B86th Constitutional Amendment
  3. C81st Constitutional Amendment
  4. DNone of the above Amendment

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Correct answer: (a) 91st Constitutional Amendment

Explanation

Under Clause (1A) added to Article 164 by the Constitution (Ninety-first Amendment) Act, 2003, it is provided that the total number of ministers, including the Chief Minister, in a State’s Council of Ministers shall not exceed fifteen (15) percent of the total strength of the State Legislative Assembly; however, in a State, the number of ministers including the Chief Minister shall not be less than twelve (12).

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