⚖️ Polity & GovernanceUPSC 2012Salient Features of RPA

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

aNeed 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

bNeed 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

cMust be a member of one of the Houses of the Parliament

dMust be a member of the Lok Sabha

✓ Correct answer: 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

ExplanationAs per the Article 75(1) of the Indian Constitution, the Prime Minister is appointed by the President, who also appoints other ministers on the advice of the Prime Minister.A person who is not a member of the Parliament/State legislature can be appointed as PM/CM for six months, within which time, he should be elected to the Parliament/State legislature as per Supreme Court judgments.139

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