Indian Polity • Parliament & ExecutiveMedium
Which of the following statements regarding a 'Censure Motion' in the Lok Sabha is correct?
A. It must state the reasons for its adoption and can be moved against the entire council of ministers.
B. If it is passed, the Council of Ministers is bound to resign from office.
C. It can be moved against an individual minister or a group of ministers for specific failures or policies.✓ Correct Answer
D. It requires the support of at least 100 members of the Lok Sabha before it can be introduced.
💡 Solution & Explanation
A Censure Motion can be moved against an individual minister or an entire group of ministers in the Lok Sabha to express strong disapproval of specific policies or administrative failures. Unlike a No-Confidence Motion, it does not require a minimum of 50 members for introduction and does not force the government to resign if passed, though it serves as a severe moral rebuke. Censure motions must explicitly state the reasons for their adoption to hold the executive accountable for targeted lapses.
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