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Indian Polity UPPSC 2020 GS-I
Question

What can be the minimum strength of Council of Ministers including Chief Minister in the States ?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: 12

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “12”.
The minimum strength of the Council of Ministers including the Chief Minister in the States is 12.

This was established by the 91st Constitutional Amendment Act 2003, which also set a maximum limit of 15% of the total number of members of the Legislative Assembly.

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