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The 91st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003 limits State Council of Ministers to ______ percent of Legislative Assembly strength, with minimum of 12 ministers.

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

Answer: 15

Article 164(1A), inserted by 91st Amendment (2003): State Council strength cannot exceed 15% of Assembly strength (minimum 12 for small States). Also bars defectors from being appointed ministers until re-elected. These curb horse-trading and excessive ministerial berths at State level.

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