Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Under India’s political framework, an individual can hold the position of Prime Minister for up to five terms.
2.A no-confidence motion can remove a Prime Minister from the office in India.
3.The U.S. Constitution says a person can be elected President only twice.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanations –
Statement 1 is incorrect. There is no limit on the number of terms an individual can serve as Prime Minister in India. A person can hold the position as long as they have the confidence of the Lok Sabha and are re-elected after each term.
Statements 2 and 3 are correct. A Prime Minister can be removed if a no-confidence motion is passed by a simple majority in the Lok Sabha, leading to their resignation along with the Council of Ministers. The 22nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution limits a person to being elected President only twice.
Source: The Hindu
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