47th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2005
Prime Minister of India is generally-
aNot a member of Parliament
bMember of Lok Sabha✓ Correct
cMember of Rajya Sabha
dMember of both the Houses
Explanation
As per the Constitution, the Prime Minister may be a member of either House of Parliament. Generally, however, the Prime Minister is a member of the Lok Sabha, because the Lok Sabha is directly elected by the people and represents the democratically elected government. Still, there is no restriction on a Prime Minister being from the Rajya Sabha, though it is considered more democratic if the Prime Minister is a member of the Lok Sabha. ## Page 20
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