A person who is not an MP is sworn in as a minister. What must they do to stay in office?
AWin a state election
BGet elected to Parliament
CResign from all parties
DTake a Supreme Court oath
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Get elected to Parliament
1. All ministers must be members of Parliament.
2. A non-member must get elected to Parliament.
3. Otherwise the ministership lapses.
_Source: NCERT Class 11 Political Science, Indian Constitution at Work, Chapter 4, Executive._
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