Through which Constitutional Amendment was sub-clause (1A) added to Article 75, stating that the total number of Ministers includ…

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Question

Through which Constitutional Amendment was sub-clause (1A) added to Article 75, stating that the total number of Ministers including the Prime Minister shall not exceed 15% of the total number of members of the House of the People?

  1. A. 91st Amendment (Correct answer)
  2. B. 86th Amendment
  3. C. 89th Amendment
  4. D. 95th Amendment

Correct Answer

Option A — 91st Amendment

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is 91st Amendment.

Key Points

  • The 91st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003 inserted Article 75(1A), capping the total number of Union Ministers (including the Prime Minister) at 15% of the total membership of the Lok Sabha.
  • This aimed to curb the proliferation of ministers.