Question

Number of Ministers in the Union Cabinet :

• A. Fixed at 17% of the total number of members of the Lok Sabha including the Prime Minister
• B. Fixed at 15% of the total number of members of the Lok Sabha including the Prime Minister
• C. Fixed at14% of the total number of members of the Lok Sabha including the Prime Minister
• D. Fixed at 16% of the total number of members of the Lok Sabha including the Prime Minister

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Fixed at 15% of the total number of members of the Lok Sabha including the Prime Minister

91st Amendment of 2003:

• Came into force : January 1, 2004
• President : APJ Abdul Kalam
• Prime Minister : AB Vajpayee
• Number of Ministers in the Union Cabinet : Fixed at 15% of the total number of members of the Lok Sabha including the Prime Minister
• Minimum number of Ministers in the State : 12