GK Question

polity medium mcq

The 91st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003 limits the size of the Council of Ministers to what percentage of the total strength of the Lok Sabha/State Assembly?

  1. 10%
  2. 15%
  3. 20%
  4. 25%

Answer: 15%

The 91st Amendment Act, 2003 added Article 164(1A) and amended Article 75(1A) to cap the Council of Ministers at 15% of the total strength of the Lok Sabha or State Legislative Assembly. It also barred defectors from holding public office until re-elected or until the term ends.

Topic Constitutional Amendments
Exam Relevance Frequently asked in SSC CGL, CHSL, and Railway exams; links amendments with political stability