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Which of the following Constitutional Amendment in India has decided the maximum strength of the Council of Minister with Chief Minister in a State ?
Detailed Explanation:
The 91st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003 introduced Article 164(1A), which limits the size of the Council of Ministers in a state to 15% of the total strength of the State Legislative Assembly, with a minimum of 12 ministers.
The Chief Minister is included in this count, and this provision applies to both Union and State governments to curb defections and ensure administrative efficiency.
Size of Council of Ministers has been restricted to 15 percent of membership of Lok Sabha by which Constitutional Amendment?
Detailed Explanation:
91st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003 restricts the size of the Council of Ministers to 15% of the total membership of the Lok Sabha (at Centre) and State Legislative Assemblies (at State level).
It inserted Article 75(1A) for the Centre and Article 164(1A) for States, also strengthened the anti-defection law by disqualifying defectors from holding ministerial posts.
Which Amendment to the Constitution abolished the two seats that were reserved for the Anglo-Indian community?
Detailed Explanation:
The 104th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2019 abolished the reservation of two seats for the Anglo-Indian community in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies.
Originally provided under Articles 331 and 333, this nomination provision came into effect from 25 January 2020, ending a post-independence legacy that allowed Presidential and Gubernatorial nominations of Anglo-Indians to legislatures.
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Which two words have been incorporated in the Preamble by 42nd Amendment?
Detailed Explanation:
The 42nd Amendment Act, 1976 added two words to the Preamble: Socialist and Secular.
Before this amendment, the Preamble read "Sovereign Democratic Republic"; after the amendment it became "Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic". Socialist signifies commitment to economic equality and welfare state principles, while Secular means the state has no official religion and treats all religions equally.
Answer: Option 4 – Secular and socialist
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