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

1. 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
2. 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
3. Must be a member of one of the Houses of the Parliament
4. Must be a member of the Lok Sabha

Explanation

Option (a) is correct

• If he is not a member of either House of the Parliament then he has to become a member to either House within six months of his appointment.

Answer: (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; Difficulty Level: Easy