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Article 75: Other provisions as to Ministers
Contains provisions on appointment, tenure, collective responsibility to the Lok Sabha, ministerial oath, and related requirements for Union Ministers.
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What it means
Plain-language explanation
Where you notice it
Daily civic life
How it protects you
Citizen protection
What to remember
Exam and recall pointers
What it means
Simple explanation
Article 75 explains how the Union Council of Ministers is appointed and held accountable.
Practical daily-life use
Where citizens notice it
- Helps citizens understand why the government must retain Lok Sabha confidence.
- Relevant to Prime Minister and minister appointment discussions.
How it protects you
Citizen protection context
- Makes the executive answerable to the elected House.
- Supports parliamentary accountability and democratic control.
Example situations
General civic examples
- A no-confidence motion tests the Council of Ministers.
- A non-MP is appointed minister and must meet constitutional membership timelines.
Citizen note
Learning note
Collective responsibility is a core feature of parliamentary democracy.
Exam pointers
What to remember
- Article 75 includes collective responsibility to Lok Sabha.
- The Prime Minister is appointed by the President; other ministers are appointed on Prime Minister advice.
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Last reviewed against official sources: 2026-05-20.