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According to the Constitution, in the Union Council of Ministers, minister shall hold his/her office1. during the pleasure of Prime Minister2. during the pleasure of President3. during the pleasure of Lok Sabha Speaker4. during the pleasure of Rajya Sabha Chairman

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : during the pleasure of President

The correct answer is during the pleasure of the President.

  • According to the Constitution's Article 75 the Union Council of Ministers, the minister shall hold his/her office during the pleasure of President.

 

  • Article 75:
    • The Prime Minister shall be appointed by the President and on the advice of the Prime Minister other Ministers shall be appointed by the President.
    • The Union Council of  Ministers shall hold office during the pleasure of the President.
    • The Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to the House of the People.
    • A Minister who for any period of six consecutive months is not a member of either House of Parliament shall at the expiration of that period cease to be a Minister.
    • The salaries and allowances of Ministers shall be such as Parliament may from time to time by law determine and, until Parliament so determines, shall be as specified in the Second Schedule.


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