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    The Prime Minister of India, at the time of his/her appointment

    A) need not necessarily be a member of one of the Houses of the Parliament but must become a member of one of the Houses within six months

    B) need not necessarily be a member of one of the Houses of the Parliament but must become a member of the Lok Sabha within six months

    C) must be a member of one of the Houses of the Parliament

    D) must be a member of the Lok Sabha

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    Article 75(1) of the Indian Constitution provides that the Prime Minister shall be appointed by the President. The Constitution permits a person to be appointed PM without his /her being a member of either House of the Parliament at the of appointment. Before expiry of this time, he has to become a member of either the Rajya Sabha or the Lok Sabha.


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