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SSC CHSL 2022 PYQ — Question 35

SSC CHSL - 30 May 2022 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q35

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A Minister who for any period of ______ is not a member of either House of Parliament shall at the expiration of that period cease to be a Minister.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. six consecutive months.

  • A Minister who for any period of six consecutive months is not a member of either House of Parliament shall at the expiration of that period cease to be a Minister.
  • The Ministers shall hold office during the pleasure of the President.
  • The Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to the House of the People.
  • Before a Minister enters upon his office, the President shall administer to him the oaths of office and of secrecy according to the forms set out for the purpose in the Third Schedule.