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Question : The Council of Ministers shall not exceed _____% of the total number of members of the Assembly of States.

Option 1: 15

Option 2: 20

Option 3: 12

Option 4: 10


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Correct Answer: 15


Solution : The correct option is 15% .

A state's Council of Ministers' membership, including the Chief Minister, cannot exceed 15% of the state's Legislative Assembly's membership. Article 164 (1A) provides that the strength of a council of ministers headed by the CM cannot exceed 15% of the total seats, and this was done by the 91st Amendment Act, 2003.

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