Q: Consider the following statements:
- The Council of Ministers in the Centre shall be collectively responsible to the Parliament.
- The Union Ministers shall hold the office during the pleasure of the President of India.
- The Prime Minister shall communicate to the President about the proposals for legislation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer: Option (b)
- According to the Article 75(3) of the Indian Constitution, the Council of Ministers in the Centre will be collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha. Hence, statement 1 is not correct.
- According to the Article 75(2) of the Indian Constitution, the Union Ministers shall hold the office during the pleasure of the President. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
- According to the Article 78 of the Indian Constitution, it shall be the duty of the Prime Minister to communicate to the President about the proposals for legislation. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
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