UPSC Indian Polity and Civics The Indian Constitution Question Bank The Constitution of India : Preamble, Territory, Citizenship, Federalism, Parliamentary Democracy

Consider the following statements with regard to the Parliamentary system in India.

1. India's real executive i.e. a body of ministers rules but does not reign.

2. India's head of the State i.e. the President reigns but rules when called upon to preserve and protect the Constitution.

3. India's real executive is collectively responsible to the Parliament. Select the code with the correct statements.

A) 1, 2 and 3

B) 1, 3

C) 1, 2

D) 2, 3

Correct Answer: C

Solution :

India's Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the House of the People (See Article 75).