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BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination · Question 136

The size of the Council of Ministers was restricted to 15% of the Lok Sabha's strength by which Amendment?

  1. 92nd Amendment
  2. 95th Amendment
  3. 91st Amendment
  4. 93rd Amendment
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Answer: (C) 91st Amendment

Explanation

The 91st Amendment Act, 2003 inserted Article 75(1A) limiting the Union Council of Ministers to 15%.

  • (A) Incorrect

    Wrong: added four languages to the 8th Schedule.

  • (B) Incorrect

    Wrong: extended SC/ST reservation.

  • (C) Correct

    Correct: the 91st Amendment (2003) capped ministries at 15% and tightened anti-defection law.

  • (D) Incorrect

    Wrong: OBC reservation in educational institutions.