India Exam Junction
4. For how much time a person who is not a member of either House of Parliament can also be appointed as a minister ?
2 months
3 months
6 months
9 months
Correct Answer :
6 months
Solution
According to Article 75(5) of the Indian Constitution, a person who is not a member of either House of Parliament can be appointed as a minister, but they must be elected to either the Lok Sabha or the Rajya Sabha within six months from the date of their appointment. If they fail to become a member within this time frame, they can no longer continue as a minister.