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According to the 91st Amendment Act, 2003, the total number of ministers in the Central Council of Ministers cannot exceed what percentage of the Lok Sabha's strength?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 10%
  2. 12%
  3. 15%
  4. 20%

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 15%

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) 15% šŸ“š Explanation: The 91st Amendment Act of 2003 mandated that the total number of ministers, including the Prime Minister, in the Central Council of Ministers must not exceed 15% of the total strength of the Lok Sabha. A similar limit was placed on state ministries. This amendment was intended to curb the practice of "jumbo cabinets," where large numbers of ministers were appointed to maintain political support. For smaller states, it specified that the minimum number of ministers should not be less than twelve.