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UPSC CSE Prelims

Subject: Indian Polity Chapter: Prime Minister & Council Of Ministers

2012 PYQ

Question 91

The Prime Minister of India, at the time of his/her appointment

Choose one answer Aneed not necessarily be a member of one of the Houses of the Parliament but must become a member of one of the Houses within six months Bneed not necessarily be a member of one of the Houses of the Parliament but must become a member of the Lok Sabha within six months Cmust be a member of one of the Houses of the Parliament Dmust be a member of the Lok Sabha

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Correct answer: A

Correct Option: A Explanation: Under the parliamentary system, a non-MP may become Prime Minister but must enter either House within six months. Option-wise Analysis: A: Correct - Correct: the six-month rule applies to membership of either Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha. B: Incorrect - The Prime Minister need not specifically enter Lok Sabha; Rajya Sabha membership suffices. C: Incorrect - Membership at the precise time of appointment is not mandatory. D: Incorrect - A Prime Minister is not constitutionally required to be a Lok Sabha member.

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