Civil Services Prep

Prelims 2013 · Polity and Constitution · Question 18

Consider the following statements:<br/>1. The Council of Ministers in the Centre shall be collectively responsible to the Parliament.<br/>2. The Union Ministers shall hold the office during the pleasure of the President of India.<br/>3. The Prime Minister shall communicate to the President about the proposals for legislation.<br/><br/>Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 and 3 only
  3. 1 and 3 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3

Answer

2 and 3 only

  1. Incorrect. Under Article 75(3), the Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha, not to the entire Parliament.

  2. Correct. Under Article 75(2), Union Ministers hold office during the pleasure of the President.

  3. Correct. Under Article 78, the Prime Minister has the duty to communicate to the President all decisions/proposals for legislation of the Council of Ministers.

Therefore, statements 2 and 3 only are correct.

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