Question : The total number of ministers, including the Chief Minister, in the Council of Ministers in a State cannot exceed _____ of the total number of members of the Legislative Assembly of that State.
Option 1: 25%
Option 2: 20%
Option 3: 10%
Option 4: 15%
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Correct Answer: 15%
Solution : The correct option is 15% .
In India, the maximum number of ministers, including the Chief Minister, in the Council of Ministers of a State cannot exceed 15% of the total number of members in the Legislative Assembly of that State. This is specified in Article 164(1A) of the Indian Constitution, which imposes a cap on the size of the Council of Ministers to ensure a reasonable proportion between the executive and the legislative branches of the government.
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