Q. With reference to Censure motion and motion of no confidence in Indian parliament, consider the following statements:

1. While motion of no confidence can be moved in only Lok Sabha, Censure motion can be moved in either house
2. While motion of no confidence can be moved against entire Council of Ministers, Censure motion can be moved against individual members

Which of the above is / are correct?
Answer: Only 2
Notes: A censure motion expresses strong disapproval but does not remove the government, while a no confidence motion, if passed, leads to its ouster. Censure motions can target individual members, whereas no confidence motions are directed at the entire Council of Ministers. Both motions can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha or State Legislative Assemblies, not in the Rajya Sabha or Upper Houses of states.

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