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The 91st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003 limits the total number of Ministers, including PM, to ______ percent of the total strength of Lok Sabha.

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

Answer: 15

Article 75(1A), inserted by 91st Amendment (2003): Council strength cannot exceed 15% of Lok Sabha strength (minimum 12 for small states). Also, defectors cannot be appointed ministers until re-elected or term ends. These curb horse-trading and excessive ministerial berths.

Topic Council of Ministers - Strength
Exam Relevance Anti-defection and governance reform question for UPSC Mains and Judiciary

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