Which of the following situations leads to the Prime Minister’s resignation?
1. When a money bill is defeated in the Lok Sabha.
2. A no-confidence motion is passed in the Lok Sabha.
3. When the Lok Sabha rejects a bill proposed by the government.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3

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Which of the following situations leads to the Prime Minister&rsquo;s resignation?
1. When a money bill is defeated in the Lok Sabha.
2. A no-confidence motion is passed in the Lok Sabha.
3. When the Lok Sabha rejects a bill proposed by the government.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

Defeat of a money bill or a no-confidence motion in the Lok Sabha signifies loss of the council of ministers' majority support, requiring resignation of the Prime Minister. Thus statements 1 and 2 are correct.
Rejection of an ordinary bill in the Lok Sabha does not require the PM's resignation. It can be a ground for no-confidence motion to be brought by opposition. Thus statement 3 is incorrect.

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Which of the following situations leads to the Prime Minister’s resignation? 1. When a money bill is defeated in the Lok Sabha. 2. A no-confidence motion is passed in the Lok Sabha. 3. When the Lok Sabha rejects a bill proposed by the government. Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, and 3