PYQ 2017 Q71 · RaahUPSC PYQ

2017 · Polity & GovernancePrevious Year Question

Q71.

The main advantage of the parliamentary form of government is that

A. the executive and legislature work independently.

B. it provides continuity of policy and is more efficient.

C. the executive remains responsible to the legislature.

D. the head of the government cannot be changed without election.

Answer

C

Explanation

The Parliamentary system is also known as the 'Westminster' model of government, responsible government and cabinet government. The features of parliamentary government in India include collective responsibility of the executive to the legislature — this is the main advantage of the parliamentary form of government.