A person who is not a member of the any House of Parliament can be appointed as Minister for how many months?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is: (d) 6 months

Explanation:

• 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.

• However, such a person must get elected or nominated to either the Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha within six months of their appointment, failing which they cease to be a Minister.

Information Booster:

• This provision allows flexibility in the appointment of ministers.

• The six-month period is a constitutional safeguard ensuring democratic legitimacy.

• If the person fails to become a member of Parliament within this period, they automatically lose ministerial position.

• This rule applies to both Cabinet Ministers and Ministers of State.

• It allows experts and technocrats to be inducted temporarily in the government.