66ᵗʰ B.P.S.C. (Pre) (Re- Exam), 2020
Which of the following Constitutional Amendment Acts restricted the size of the Council of Ministers to 15 percent of the total members of the Lok Sabha?
a95ᵗʰ Constitutional Amendment Act, 2009
b93ʳᵈ Constitutional Amendment Act, 2005
c91ˢᵗ Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003✓ Correct
d90ᵗʰ Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002
eNone of the above / More than one of the above
Explanation
By the 91ˢᵗ Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003, clause (1-A) was added to Article 75 of the Constitution, providing that the total number of Ministers, including the Prime Minister, in the Union Council of Ministers shall not exceed 15% of the total membership of the Lok Sabha. Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.
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