Multiple choice general knowledge

What should be the size of council of ministers

  1. 15% of total members of Lok sabha

  2. it can be any

  3. 40% of total members of Lok sabha

  4. 20% of total members of Lok sabha
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Explanation

The 91st Constitutional Amendment (2003) added Article 75(1A) which limits the Council of Ministers to 15% of the total Lok Sabha membership. This was introduced to prevent oversized ministries. Before this amendment, there was no constitutional limit, though convention suggested reasonable size. The amendment strengthened this provision.

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