regarding a No-Confidence Motion in India:
- There is no mention of a No-Confidence Motion in the Constitution of India.
- A Motion of No-Confidence can be introduced in the Lok Sabha only.
Smart Elimination
Statement 1 sounds like a “Constitution technicality”. These are common UPSC traps,
• No-Confidence Motion is NOT written in Constitution. It is provided in Rules of Lok Sabha.
• UPSC often puts: “Not mentioned in Constitution” → Surprisingly TRUE in 70% cases.
Statement 2: If a rule/provision sounds like it applies to Lok Sabha only → it’s usually correct.
Because:
• Lok Sabha controls Executive accountability
• No-Confidence Motion is about removing the government
• Rajya Sabha cannot do that
Potential Trap
Constitutional Text vs Practice: Aspirants often assume important tools like NCM are explicitly in the Constitution. They are usually in the 'Rules of Procedure' of the House.
Answer Key & Explanation
Answer: CThe correct answer is Option C.
Statement 1 is Correct: The Constitution of India (Article 75) mentions that the Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha. However, the specific procedure or the term 'No-Confidence Motion' is not mentioned in the Constitution itself. It is mentioned in Rule 198 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha.
Statement 2 is Correct: A No-Confidence Motion can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha (not Rajya Sabha), as the government is responsible to the Lower House.
Value Addition
- Support: It needs the support of 50 members to be admitted.
- Censure Motion: Distinct from NCM; Censure needs specific reasons, NCM does not.
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