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Executive & President
Question No. 142Interactive Test Mode
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Q142. If the Prime Minister of India belonged to the Upper House of Parliament:

If the Prime Minister of India belonged to the Upper House of Parliament:

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 1997 • Polity

Correct Answer: Option (A) — he will not be able to vote in his favour in the event of a no-confidence motion

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Option (a) is correct: A no-confidence motion can only be moved and voted upon in the Lok Sabha. If the Prime Minister is a member of the Rajya Sabha (Upper House), he can participate in discussions in the Lok Sabha by virtue of Article 88, but he cannot cast a vote in the Lok Sabha.

Options (b) and (c) are incorrect: Under Article 88, every Minister has the right to speak and participate in the proceedings of either House and joint sittings.

Option (d) is incorrect: A Prime Minister can remain a member of the Rajya Sabha throughout their tenure; there is no constitutional requirement to become a member of the Lower House.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 1997 (Q142)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicPolity → Executive & President
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — he will not be able to vote in his favour in the event of a no-confidence motion

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 1997 Q142

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 1997 GS Paper I Question 142 (Polity)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 1997 Polity (Executive & President) question is Option (A): "he will not be able to vote in his favour in the event of a no-confidence motion". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 1997 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Polity" and micro-topic "Executive & President". You can explore all repeated questions from Executive & President in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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