Which one of the following Constitutional Amendments states that the total number of Ministers, including the Prime Minister, in the Council of Ministers shall not exceed fifteen percent of the total number of members of the House of the People (Lok Sabha)?

1. 90^th
2. 91^st
3. 92^nd
4. 93^rd

Explanation

Option (b) is correct

• Based on the 91^st Constitutional Amendment Act of 2003, which amended Article 75 of the Indian Constitution, the total strength of the Council of Ministers (including the Prime Minister) is restricted to a maximum of 15% of the total strength of the Lok Sabha.

Answer: (b) 91^st