What can be the minimum strength of Rajasthan's Council of Ministers?
Correct Answer: A. 12
Explanation: Article 164(1A): Size of the Council of Ministers - The original Constitution did not contain any provision regarding the size of the Council of Ministers. 91st Constitutional Amendment, 2003: This amendment added Article 164(1A), according to which the number of ministers in the State Council of Ministers, including the Chief Minister, shall not exceed 15% of the total number of members of the State Legislative Assembly, but there must be a minimum of 12 ministers. Minimum number of ministers in smaller states: For smaller states like Sikkim, Mizoram, and Goa, it has been stipulated that despite the smaller number of members in the Legislative Assembly, a minimum of 7 ministers can be appointed. Reference to the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly: The Rajasthan Legislative Assembly has 200 members, according to which there can be a maximum of 30 ministers in the state, including the Chief Minister. Article 164(1B): Anti-defection Law - PYQ’s Solution English 5 91st Constitutional Amendment, 2003: According to this amendment, if a member of a State Legislature is disqualified on the grounds of defection, that person shall also be disqualified from holding the office of minister.