Multiple choice

Any person who is not a member of either House of Parliament can be appointed as a member of the Council of Ministers at the centre for a period not exceeding

  1. six months

  2. nine months

  3. one year

  4. two years
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Explanation

Article 75(5) of the Indian Constitution states that a Minister who is not a member of Parliament for six consecutive months ceases to be a Minister. This means a non-MP can be appointed for a maximum of six months and must get elected to either House within that period.

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