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Correct Answer: Option (B) — 2 only
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Standard Reference VerifiedStatement 1 is incorrect: Under Article 352, a proclamation of National Emergency must be approved by both Houses of Parliament (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha) within one month. Statement 2 is correct: Under Article 75(3), the Council of Ministers is collectively responsible solely to the Lok Sabha (House of the People). Hence, a No-Confidence Motion can only be introduced and passed in the Lok Sabha. Statement 3 is incorrect: Under Article 61, impeachment charges against the President can be initiated by either House of Parliament and must be passed by both Houses by a two-thirds majority of total membership.
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