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. 4 months

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Under Article 164(4) of the Indian Constitution, a minister who is not a member of the Legislature must become a member within six months. If they fail to get elected in a by-election within this period, they must resign.