Q: In the context of India, which of the following principles is/are, implied institutionally in the parliamentary government?
- Members of the Cabinet are Members of the Parliament.
- Ministers hold the office till they enjoy confidence in the Parliament.
- Cabinet is headed by the Head of the State.
Select
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer: Option (a)
- The Cabinet is formed among the ministers who are the Members of the Parliament. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
- In the Parliamentary system of government as in India, the ministers are responsible to the Parliament. So, they hold the office till they enjoy confidence in the Parliament. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
- Cabinet is headed by the Head of Government (i.e., the Prime Minister) and not by the Head of State (i.e., the President). Hence, statement 3 is not correct.
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