Correct option is C
The Correct Answer is: (c) 15% of the total strength of the legislative assembly
Explanation:
The 91st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003 inserted a clause in Article 164(1A) of the Indian Constitution which states that the total number of ministers, including the Chief Minister, in the Council of Ministers of a State shall not exceed 15% of the total number of members of the Legislative Assembly of that State.
The 91st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003 inserted a clause in Article 164(1A) of the Indian Constitution which states that the total number of ministers, including the Chief Minister, in the Council of Ministers of a State shall not exceed 15% of the total number of members of the Legislative Assembly of that State.
Information Booster:
• Minimum number of ministers: In states with a small legislative assembly, there must be at least 12 ministers, even if 15% is less than 12.
• Governor appoints the Chief Minister, and other ministers are appointed on the advice of the Chief Minister.
• It also applies to the Union Council of Ministers under Article 75.
• States with smaller assemblies, like Sikkim or Goa, still require a minimum of 12 ministers.
• Applies to states with both unicameral and bicameral legislatures.
• Minimum number of ministers: In states with a small legislative assembly, there must be at least 12 ministers, even if 15% is less than 12.
• Governor appoints the Chief Minister, and other ministers are appointed on the advice of the Chief Minister.
• It also applies to the Union Council of Ministers under Article 75.
• States with smaller assemblies, like Sikkim or Goa, still require a minimum of 12 ministers.
• Applies to states with both unicameral and bicameral legislatures.
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