Indian Polity PYQ 289 of 375 · Constitutional Amendments

Size of Council of Ministers has been restricted to 15 percent of membership of Lok Sabha by which Constitutional Amendment?

  1. A92nd Amendment
  2. B95th Amendment
  3. C91st Amendment
  4. D93rd Amendment

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Correct answer: (c) 91st 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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