Civil Services Prep

Prelims 2022 · Polity and Constitution · Question 15

Which of the following is/are the exclusive power(s) of Lok Sabha? 1. To ratify the declaration of Emergency 2. To pass a motion of no-confidence against the Council of Ministers 3. To impeach the President of India. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. 1 and 2
  2. 2 only
  3. 1 and 3
  4. 3 only

Answer

2 only

  1. To ratify the declaration of Emergency — Not exclusive. A Proclamation of Emergency under Article 352 must be approved by both Houses of Parliament; Lok Sabha alone does not ratify it.

  2. To pass a motion of no-confidence against the Council of Ministers — Exclusive to Lok Sabha. The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible only to the Lok Sabha under Article 75(3), so only Lok Sabha can remove it through a no-confidence motion.

  3. To impeach the President of India — Not exclusive. The impeachment process under Article 61 can be initiated by either House of Parliament and must be passed by both Houses.

Hence, only statement 2 is correct.

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