UPSC Prelims 2015 – Question 91

91.There is a Parliamentary System of Government in
India because the

1. a) Lok Sabha is elected directly by the people
2. b) Parliament can amend the Constitution
3. c) Rajya Sabha cannot be dissolved
4. d) Council of Ministers is responsible to the Lok Sabha

The correct answer is Option 4. 

• Parliamentary system   
  • The executive in a Parliamentary system is responsible to the legislature for all its actions.  
  • The ministers are answerable to the parliament and responsible to the Lok Sabha.  
  • The Council of Ministers remains in office as long as they enjoy the support and confidence of the Lok Sabha. 
  • Lok Sabha is elected directly by the people and represents the democratic system.  
  • Article 75(3) states that the Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to the House of the People. 
  • It is a system of democratic governance of a state in which the executive derives its democratic legitimacy, and is held accountable to, the legislature (parliament). Hence, Option 4 is correct. 
  • The Executive forms a part of the legislature. In India, the person should be a member of parliament to become a member of the executive. 

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