Consider the following statements 1 The Prime Minister must be a member of the Lower House of the Pe...........

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Consider the following statements.

1) The Prime Minister must be a member of the Lower House of the People.

2) The Chief Minister may be a member of either Legislative Council or Legislative Assembly.

Which of the above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

None

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Explanation:

Statement 1: PM can be a member of any house of the Parliament. Even a non-member can be made the PM, with the condition that she must become a MP within six months of time. Although the PM can attend the meetings of both houses, she can vote in only that house of which she is a member.

Statement 2: Similar conditions apply to the office