The correct answer is (c) 50.
A no-confidence motion is a motion that is brought against the government in the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Parliament of India. If the motion is passed, the government is dissolved and a new election is held.
The Constitution of India does not specify the number of members who can table a no-confidence motion. However, the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha state that a no-confidence motion can be moved by not less than 50 members.
This means that at least 50 members of the Lok Sabha must sign a notice of no-confidence motion before it can be tabled in the House. The motion must then be debated and voted on. If the motion is passed by a majority of the members present and voting, the government is dissolved.
The following are the options for the question:
(a) 30: This is the minimum number of members required to form a single-party government in the Lok Sabha. However, it is not enough to table a no-confidence motion.
(b) 40: This is the number of members required to form a coalition government in the Lok Sabha. However, it is not enough to table a no-confidence motion.
(c) 50: This is the number of members required to table a no-confidence motion in the Lok Sabha.
(d) 60: This is the number of members required to pass a no-confidence motion in the Lok Sabha.