Failure in passage of motion of thanks doesn’t lead to defeat of government.

Q.  Which of the following is/are true regarding the defeat of government in Parliament?
1) Failure in passage of motion of thanks doesn’t lead to defeat of government. It simply means that the government is in minority.
2) Failure of passage of appropriations bill can lead to failure of legislative assemblies.
- Published on 30 Mar 16

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

ANSWER: Only 2
 
  • At the end of the discussion on motion of thanks, the motion is put to vote. This motion must be passed in the House. Otherwise, it amounts to the defeat of the government.
  • Appropriations Bill is money bill. Its defeat in the Lok Sabha leads to the resignation of the government; be it state government or union government.

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