A person who is not a member of Parliament can be appointed as a Minister by the President for ...........

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A person who is not a member of Parliament can be appointed as a Minister by the President for a maximum period of

9 months

3 months

12 months

6 months

- In India, a person who is not a member of Parliament can be appointed as a Minister by the President.

- However, this appointment is temporary unless the person gets elected to either House of Parliament.

- Option 1: 9 months – Incorrect. The Constitution of India doesn't allow a non-member to stay a Minister for 9 months without being elected.

- Option 2: 3 months – Incorrect. The time limit given under the Constitution is more than 3 months.

- Option 3: 12 months – Incorrect. 12 months is beyond what the Constitution permits.

- Option 4: 6 months – Correct. A non-member must get elected to Parliament within 6 months to continue as a Minister.

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