Constitution vs Convention: Which practice is not explicit? UPSC Prelims PYQ 1995
Which one of the following is not explicitly stated in the Constitution but followed as a convention?
- Finance Minister must be from Lok Sabha
- PM resigns if he loses majority in Lok Sabha
- All parts of India must be represented in Council of Ministers
- Speaker acts as President if both President and VP offices fall vacant
Explanation
Option (b) is correct
- Article 75 of the Constitution merely states that the Prime Minister is appointed by the President and does not prescribe a procedure mandating resignation upon losing a majority in the Lok Sabha. However, by parliamentary convention, the Prime Minister must enjoy the confidence of the Lok Sabha and is expected to resign or seek a dissolution of the Lok Sabha if that confidence is lost.
Answer: (b) PM resigns if he loses majority in Lok Sabha
