With reference to the Leader of the House in the Indian Parliament, consider the following statements: 1. The Prime Minister is always the Leader of the House in the Lok Sabha. 2. The Leader of the House in the Rajya Sabha is nominated by the Prime Minister. 3. The Leader of the House can nominate a Deputy Leader of the House. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation:

The Prime Minister is the Leader of the House in Lok Sabha only if he is a member of it. If not, another minister from Lok Sabha may be nominated by the Prime Minister.
The Leader of the House in the Rajya Sabha is a minister and member of the Rajya Sabha, nominated by the Prime Minister.
The Leader of the House can nominate a Deputy Leader of the House.

Source: Laxmikant (Polity)