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

[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.

[B] 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.

[C] Must be a member of one of the Houses of the Parliament.

[D] Must be a member of the Lok Sabha.

Answer: A

Notes:

Exp) Option a is the correct answer

According to Article 75 (5) of the Constitution, a Minister who for any period of six consecutive months is not a member of either House of Parliament shall at the expiration of that period cease to be a Minister.

Thus, the Prime Minister of India, at the time of his/her appointment 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.

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