The Lok Sabha passes a no confidence motion against one minister. What happens?
AOnly that minister resigns
BThe President resigns
CThe Lok Sabha is suspended
DThe whole Council resigns
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. The whole Council resigns
1. The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha.
2. Collective responsibility rests on cabinet solidarity.
3. A no confidence vote against one minister removes the whole Council.
_Source: NCERT Class 11 Political Science, Indian Constitution at Work, Chapter 4, Executive._
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