If the Prime Minister of India belonged to the Upper House of Parliament
A
he will not be able to vote in his favour in the event of a no confidence motion
B
he will not be able to speak on the Budget in the Lower House
C
he can make statements only on the Upper House
D
he has to become a member of the Lower House within six months after being sworn in as the Prime Minister
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation
The question asks about the implications if the Prime Minister of India belongs to the Upper House (Rajya Sabha).The Council of Ministers, headed by the Prime Minister, is collectively responsible to the Lower House (Lok Sabha) (Article 75(3)).A no-confidence motion can only be moved and voted upon in the Lok Sabha.Members of Parliament can only vote in the House to which they belong.Therefore, if the Prime Minister is a member of the Rajya Sabha (Upper House), they cannot vote in the Lok Sabha, including during a no-confidence motion against their government. Option (A) is correct.Option (B) is incorrect; the PM can speak in either House (Article 88).Option (C) is incorrect; the PM can make statements in either House.Option (D) is incorrect; a Minister (including the PM) who is not a member of either House must become a member of *either* House within six months, not necessarily the Lower House. If the PM is already a member of the Upper House, this condition doesn't apply.