With reference to no-confidence motion, which of the following statements is INCORRECT?

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  1. If it is passed in the Lok Sabha, the council of ministers must resign from office.
  2. It should state the reasons for its adoption in the Lok Sabha.
  3. It is moved for ascertaining the confidence of Lok Sabha in the council of ministers.
  4. It can be moved against the entire council of ministers only.

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Option 2 : It should state the reasons for its adoption in the Lok Sabha.
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The correct answer is It should state the reasons for its adoption in the Lok Sabha.

Key Points

  • With reference to the no-confidence motion, the statement that It should state the reasons for its adoption in the Lok Sabha is INCORRECT.
  • No confidence motion is a motion that is introduced against the ruling government in the elected house i.e Lok Sabha or Vidhan Sabha and not in the upper house i.e Rajya Sabha or Vidhan Parishad.
  • It is a special power vested in the hand opposition.
  • The vote of a no-confidence motion is brought in Lok Sabha.
  • In Parliament when a no-confidence motion is passed, the Government discontinues to adore the trust and confidence of the house and is thereafter removed.
  • In this procedure, no-confidence voting is done against the Government by the Lok Sabha members.
  • When a no-confidence motion is passed the President dissolves the Council of Ministers.
  • The no-confidence motion is not mentioned in the Indian Constitution.
  • Process for No Confidence Motion:
    • A Requirement for the introduction of no Confidence motion is given to the speaker of the house which is to be supported by a minimum of 50 members.
    • The speaker will give time within the next 10 days for discussion on the motion in the house.
    • After the discussion, the voting takes place.
    • If the No-Confidence Motion is passed in the house the Council of ministers must resign as they have lost the majority in the house.
    • If the NO Confidence motion is passed, then the President is not bound by the aid and advice of the defeated council of ministers.
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