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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