GS PrelimsPolityConstitutional Amendments2007

Which of the following Constitution Amendment Acts seeks that the size of the Councils of Ministers at the Centre and in a State must not exceed 15 per cent of the total number of members in the Lok Sabha and the total numbers of members of the Legislative Assembly of that state, respectively?

91st

93rd

95th

97th

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

1. The 91st Constitution Amendment Act, 2003, added Clause (1A) to Article 75 and Article 164 of the Constitution. 2. It stipulates that the total number of Ministers, including the Prime Minister/Chief Minister, in the Council of Ministers at the Centre and in a State shall not exceed 15 per cent of the total number of members of the Lok Sabha or the Legislative Assembly of that State, respectively.

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