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Under Rule 198 of the Lok Sabha Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business, how many members must rise…

Rule 198 separates a member's written notice from the House's grant of leave. At least 50 members must rise in support for leave to be granted.

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Under Rule 198 of the Lok Sabha Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business, how many members must rise in support for the Speaker to grant leave to move an in-order no-confidence motion?

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Rule 198 separates a member's written notice from the House's grant of leave. At least 50 members must rise in support for leave to be granted.

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Option A

Rule 198 requires 50 members to rise, so 10 is insufficient.

Option B

A count of 25 falls short of the fixed threshold of 50.

Option C

The Speaker declares that leave is granted when at least 50 members rise in support.

Option D

A count of 100 would suffice, but the minimum under Rule 198 is 50.

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