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Parliament & Legislature
Question No. 188Interactive Test Mode
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Q188. When the annual Union Budget is not passed by the Lok Sabha:

When the annual Union Budget is not passed by the Lok Sabha:

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2011 • Polity

Correct Answer: Option (D) — The Prime Minister submits the resignation of Council of Ministers

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In a parliamentary system, the failure of the Government to get the Annual Financial Statement (Budget) or Money/Finance Bill passed in the Lok Sabha signifies a loss of majority confidence on the floor of the House. Consequently, the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers must submit their resignation.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2011 (Q188)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicPolity → Parliament & Legislature
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — The Prime Minister submits the resignation of Council of Ministers

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2011 Q188

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2011 GS Paper I Question 188 (Polity)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2011 Polity (Parliament & Legislature) question is Option (D): "The Prime Minister submits the resignation of Council of Ministers". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2011 question belong to?

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

How can I solve this Parliament & Legislature UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

To solve Parliament & Legislature questions in UPSC Prelims, identify extreme modifiers, verify core NCERT conceptual definitions, and eliminate mutually contradictory statement pairs before locking your final option.

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