Multiple choice

In which of the constitutional Amendments it has been laid down that the total number of ministers including Prime-Minister in the union council of Ministers shall not exceed 15% of the total members of the House of People?

  1. The Constitution [Ninety-First Amendment] Act

  2. The Constitution [Ninety-Third Amendment] Act

  3. The Constitution [Eighty-Eighth Amendment] Act

  4. The Constitution [Eight-Ninth Amendment] Act
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Explanation

The 91st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003 introduced Article 75(1B) limiting the total number of ministers (including Prime Minister) to 15% of the total strength of Lok Sabha. This was an anti-defection and good governance measure to prevent oversized councils of ministers and reduce expenditure on ministerial positions.

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