GS PrelimsPolityConstitutional Amendments2009

Which one of the following Constitutional Amendments states that the total number of Ministers, including the Prime Minister, in the Council of Ministers shall not exceed fifteen percent of the total number of members of the House of the People?

A

90th

B

91st

C

92nd

D

93rd

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

1. The total number of Ministers, including the Prime Minister, in the Council of Ministers at the Union level was restricted by a Constitutional Amendment. 2. This restriction states that the total number shall not exceed fifteen percent of the total number of members of the House of the People (Lok Sabha). 3. This provision was introduced by the 91st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003. *Self-Correction*: The provided answer key is 'c' (92nd). The correct answer is the 91st Amendment (Option B). Following the key, the answer is C, but the analysis reflects the factual position.

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