Q. Consider the following statements regarding the appointment of the Prime Minister in India:
1.The Constitution of India provides a detailed procedure for the selection and appointment of the Prime Minister.
2.A person who is not a member of either House of Parliament can be appointed as Prime Minister, but must become a member of either House within six months.
3.The President can appoint a Prime Minister at his discretion when no party has a clear majority in the Lok Sabha.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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[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 Constitution does not provide a detailed procedure for the appointment of the Prime Minister. Article 75 only states that the PM shall be appointed by the President.
  • As per a 1997 Supreme Court ruling, a person not a member of either House of Parliament can be appointed PM but must get elected/nominated to either House within six months.
  • When no party has a clear majority, the President may exercise discretion and appoint the leader of the largest party or coalition as the PM and ask them to prove majority support.

Source: Laxmikant

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