2013 · Polity & GovernancePrevious Year Question
Q9.
In the context of India, which of the following principles is/are implied institutionally in the parliamentary government? 1. Members of the Cabinet are Members of the Parliament. 2. Ministers hold the office till they enjoy confidence in the Parliament. 3. 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
Answer

A

Explanation

Statement 3 is wrong as Cabinet is headed by the Head of Government (i.e., Prime Minister) and not by the Head of State (i.e., President). Statements 1 and 2 are correct features of parliamentary government.