Polity & Governance2013
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 Cabinet is headed by the Head of the State.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Explanation
The correct option is "1 and 2 only" because, in India's parliamentary system, members of the Cabinet must be drawn from the Parliament, ensuring that the executive is directly accountable to the legislature (Statement 1). Furthermore, ministers retain their positions as long as they have the confidence of the majority in the Lok Sabha, which embodies the principle of collective responsibility (Statement 2). Conversely, Statement 3 is incorrect, as the Cabinet is headed by the Prime Minister (the Head of Government), not the Head of State, who is the President. This distinction underscores the parliamentary principle of ministerial responsibility and the separation of ceremonial and executive roles.
