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Q. Which of the following constitutional amendment act made the provision that the Council of Ministers shall not exceed 15% of the total strength of the Lok Sabha?

[A] 61st Constitutional Amendment Act

[B] 71st Constitutional Amendment Act

[C] 81st Constitutional Amendment Act

[D] 91st Constitutional Amendment Act

Answer: D

Notes:

Explanation: The total number of ministers, including the Prime Minister, in the Council of Ministers shall not exceed 15% of the total strength of the Lok Sabha. This provision was added by the 91st Amendment Act of 2003.

Source: Laxmikanth’s Polity

Q. Which of the following constitutional amendment act made the provision that the Council of Ministers shall not exceed 15% of the total strength of the Lok Sabha?

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