{"id":91202,"date":"2025-06-01T10:49:06","date_gmt":"2025-06-01T10:49:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=91202"},"modified":"2025-06-01T10:49:06","modified_gmt":"2025-06-01T10:49:06","slug":"consider-the-following-statements-regarding-a-no-confidence-motion-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/consider-the-following-statements-regarding-a-no-confidence-motion-in\/","title":{"rendered":"Consider the following statements regarding a No-Confidence Motion in"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Consider the following statements regarding a No-Confidence Motion in India :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1. There is no mention of a No-Confidence Motion in the Constitution of India.<\/li>\n<li>2. A Motion of No-Confidence can be introduced in the Lok Sabha only.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/p>\n<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;1 only&#8221; option2=&#8221;2 only&#8221; option3=&#8221;Both 1 and 2&#8243; option4=&#8221;Neither 1 nor 2&#8243; correct=&#8221;option3&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"psc-box-pyq-exam-year-detail\">\n<div class=\"pyq-exam\">\n<div class=\"psc-heading\">This question was previously asked in<\/div>\n<div class=\"psc-title line-ellipsis\">UPSC IAS &#8211; 2014<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pyq-exam-psc-buttons\"><a href=\"\/pyq\/pyq-upsc-ias-2014.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-pdf-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><a href=\"\/pyq-upsc-ias-2014\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-attempt-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Attempt Online<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section id=\"pyq-correct-answer\">\nStatement 1 is correct: The term &#8220;No-Confidence Motion&#8221; is not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution of India. However, the principle underlying it is derived from Article 75(3), which stipulates the collective responsibility of the Council of Ministers to the House of the People (Lok Sabha). The procedure for moving a No-Confidence Motion is laid down in Rule 198 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Lok Sabha.<br \/>\nStatement 2 is correct: According to Article 75(3), the Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha. Therefore, a No-Confidence Motion, which tests the confidence of the Lok Sabha in the Council of Ministers, can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha, not in the Rajya Sabha.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-key-points\">\n&#8211; The concept of No-Confidence Motion is based on the principle of collective responsibility of the executive to the legislature.<br \/>\n&#8211; In India, this principle is enshrined in Article 75(3) (responsibility to Lok Sabha).<br \/>\n&#8211; The procedure is detailed in the Lok Sabha&#8217;s Rules of Procedure, not directly in the Constitution.<br \/>\n&#8211; A No-Confidence Motion can only be moved in the Lok Sabha.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-additional-information\">\nA No-Confidence Motion needs the support of at least 50 members to be admitted in the Lok Sabha. If admitted, it is debated, and if passed by a majority of the members present and voting, the Council of Ministers must resign. The Rajya Sabha can discuss government policies but cannot pass a No-Confidence Motion against the Council of Ministers.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Consider the following statements regarding a No-Confidence Motion in India : 1. There is no mention of a No-Confidence Motion in the Constitution of India. 2. A Motion of No-Confidence can be introduced in the Lok Sabha only. Which of the statements given above is\/are correct? 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