Multiple choice

A minister, who is not a member of the Legislative Assembly, is required to obtain the people's verdict in his favour in a by-election within

  1. one month

  2. three months

  3. six months

  4. 15 days
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Under Article 164(4) of the Indian Constitution, a Minister who is not a member of the State Legislature must become a member within six months of their appointment. If they fail to get elected to either house within this period, they must cease to be a Minister.

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