2012 · Q58
At the time of becoming the Prime Minister of our country one :
Indian Polity, Governance and ConstitutionUnion government
- AMust be a member of one of the Houses of the Parliament. If not, must become a member of one of the Houses within Six months.
- BNeed not necessarily be a member of one of the Houses of Parliament but must get elected as a member of Lok Sabha within Six months.
- CMust be a member of one of the Houses of Parliament prior to appointment.
- DMust be a member of Rajya Sabha.
Explanation
Under Article 75, a person appointed Prime Minister must be a member of either House of Parliament; one who is not a member at appointment must become one within six months. He need not be a Lok Sabha member specifically, need not belong to the Rajya Sabha, and need not have been a member before appointment. Hence option A.