How many members of the Lok Sabha must support a motion of ‘no confidence’ in the government, before it can be admitted by the Speaker ?

20
25
35
50

The correct answer is (c) 35.

A motion of no confidence is a motion that is brought against the government in the Lok Sabha. If the motion is passed, the government is dissolved and a new election is held.

To be admitted by the Speaker, a motion of no confidence must be supported by at least 10% of the total number of members of the Lok Sabha. This is equivalent to 35 members, as the Lok Sabha currently has 543 members.

Option (a)

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is incorrect because 20 is less than 10% of the total number of members of the Lok Sabha.

Option (b) is incorrect because 25 is less than 10% of the total number of members of the Lok Sabha.

Option (d) is incorrect because 50 is more than 10% of the total number of members of the Lok Sabha.

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