Q. Which of the following changes were introduced by the 91st Constitutional Amendment Act of 2003?
1.It deleted the provision in the Tenth Schedule that protected a “split” (one-third of members) from disqualification.
2.It mandated that the total number of Ministers, including the Prime Minister, in the Union Council of Ministers shall not exceed 15% of the total strength of the Lok Sabha.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation: The 91st Amendment strengthened the Anti-Defection Law.
- Statement 1 is correct: It abolished the “one-third split” rule, meaning only a “merger” (two-thirds) is now recognized as a valid defense against disqualification.
- Statement 2 is correct: It inserted Article 75(1A) to limit the size of the Council of Ministers to 15% to prevent “jumbo cabinets” created for political appeasement.
