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In the context of India, which of the following principles is/are implied institutionally in the parliamentary government?

  1. 1.Members of the Cabinet are Members of the Parliament.
  2. 2.Ministers hold the office till they enjoy confidence in the Parliament.
  3. 3.The Cabinet is headed by the Head of the State. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
  1. A.1 and 2 only
  2. B.3 only
  3. C.2 and 3 only
  4. D.1, 2 and 3
▶ Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: A. 1 and 2 only

A parliamentary government in India is characterized by the fusion of the executive and legislative branches. Cabinet ministers are invariably members of either the Lok Sabha or the Rajya Sabha, ensuring accountability. The principle of collective responsibility means that the Council of Ministers remains in power only as long as it commands the confidence of the Lok Sabha. The Head of State (President) is distinct from the Head of Government (Prime Minister), who leads the cabinet.

Source: UPSC gs1 2013

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