Consider the following statements regarding the No-Confidence Motion in the Indian Parliament:
1. The term 'No-Confidence Motion' is explicitly mentioned in Article 75 of the Constitution of India.
2. Under the Rules of Procedure of Lok Sabha, a No-Confidence Motion requires the support of at least 50 members to be admitted.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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The Constitution of India does not explicitly mention either a confidence motion or a no-confidence motion. Article 118 of the Constitution allows each House of Parliament to make rules for regulating its procedure and conduct of business. Under Rule 198 of the Lok Sabha Rules of Procedure, the process for a No-Confidence Motion is specified. It requires the written notice and physical verification of support from at least 50 members of the Lok Sabha to be admitted by the Speaker. The Speaker does not have discretionary power to reject it if it has the requisite support.

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