Consider the following statements: 1. A person who is not a member of either House of Parliament can also be appointed as a minister. 2. Within six months, he must become a member of either House of Parliament otherwise he ceases to be a minister. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

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[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation: Usually, the members of Parliament, either Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha, are appointed as ministers.

A person who is not a member of either House of Parliament can also be appointed as a minister.
But, within six months, he must become a member (either by election or by nomination) of either House of Parliament otherwise he ceases to be a minister.

Source: Laxmikanth