Indian Polity • Parliament & ExecutiveMedium
Which parliamentary motion is moved specifically to express lack of confidence in the Council of Ministers, without needing to state any particular reasons?
A. Censure Motion
B. No-Confidence Motion✓ Correct Answer
C. Cut Motion
D. Adjournment Motion
💡 Solution & Explanation
A No-Confidence Motion can be moved under Rule 198 of the Lok Sabha rules of procedure by any member to test the majority support of the Council of Ministers without needing to state any specific reasons. Censure motions, cut motions, and adjournment motions require specific grounds or issues to be highlighted. If a no-confidence motion passes successfully, the government is constitutionally bound to resign.
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