Civil Services Prep

Prelims 2014 · Polity and Constitution · Question 43

Consider the following statements regarding a No-Confidence Motion in India: 1. There is no mention of a No-Confidence Motion in the Constitution of India. 2. A motion of No-Confidence can be introduced in the Lok Sabha only. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer

Both 1 and 2

Statement 1: Correct. The Constitution does not explicitly mention a No-Confidence Motion; its procedure comes from the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha (Rule 198).

Statement 2: Correct. A No-Confidence Motion is moved only in the Lok Sabha because the Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha under Article 75(3), not to the Rajya Sabha.

Therefore, both statements are correct.

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