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Question

The Council of Ministers has to resign if a no-confidence motion is passed by a majority of members of:

  1. Lok Sabha
  2. Rajya Sabha
  3. Both the Houses separately
  4. Both the Houses in joint sitting

Answer:

Option A: Lok Sabha

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Lok Sabha”.

If a majority of members of the Lok Sabha pass a no-confidence motion, the Council of Ministers must resign and a new government can be formed.