Question

Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the No-Confidence Motion in India?

• A. It can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha.
• B. It requires the support of at least 50 members to be admitted.
• C. It can be introduced in the Rajya Sabha.
• D. It is a motion expressing want of confidence in the Council of Ministers.

Hint:

A simple rule to remember: the government is formed from the house to which it is responsible (Lok Sabha) and can only be removed by that same house. Therefore, a No-Confidence motion is a Lok Sabha-only procedure.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understand the No-Confidence Motion. A No-Confidence Motion is a parliamentary motion moved by the opposition to express that it no longer has confidence in the government (the Council of Ministers). If the motion passes, the government must resign.

Step 2: Analyze each statement based on constitutional principles and parliamentary rules.
(A) It can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha: This is TRUE. According to Article 75(3) of the Constitution, the Council of Ministers is collectively responsible only to the Lok Sabha (the House of the People).
(B) It requires the support of at least 50 members to be admitted: This is TRUE. As per Rule 198 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha, a notice for the motion must be supported by at least 50 members.
(D) It is a motion expressing want of confidence in the Council of Ministers: This is TRUE. This is the very definition and purpose of the motion.
(C) It can be introduced in the Rajya Sabha: This is FALSE. Since the government is not responsible to the Rajya Sabha, a no-confidence motion cannot be introduced or passed there. The Rajya Sabha can censure the government, but it cannot remove it.

Step 3: Conclude which statement is "NOT true". The statement that is factually incorrect is (C). Note: The provided answer key in the source image, which marks (D) as correct, appears to be erroneous. Statement (D) is the definition of a No-Confidence Motion and is therefore true.