No-confidence motion — UPSC Prelims PYQ 2014
Consider the following statements regarding a No-Confidence Motion in India:
- There is no mention of a No-Confidence Motion in the Constitution of India.
- A Motion of No-Confidence can be introduced in the Lok Sabha only.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
- The Indian Constitution (IC) does not mention either a Confidence or a No-confidence Motion. However, Article 75 of the IC does specify that the Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha.
Statement 2 is correct
- Key Points about No-confidence Motion:
- No-confidence Motion can be moved only in the Lok Sabha.
- No prior reason needs to be stated for its adoption in the Lok Sabha.
- The motion needs the support of 50 members to be admitted.
- A no-confidence motion needs a majority vote (of the members present) to pass the House.
- If individuals or parties abstain from voting, those numbers will be removed from the overall strength of the House, and then the majority will be considered.
- If the motion is passed in the house, the Government is bound to vacate the office.
- The time lapse between passing one no-confidence motion and the other one is at least six months.
Answer: (b) 2 only; Difficulty Level: Easy
