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SSC CPO 2022 PYQ — Question 98

SSC CPO - 10 Nov 2022 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q98

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The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to which of the following?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Lok sabha.

  • The Council of Ministers in India is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha, which is one of the two houses of Parliament.
  • This principle of collective responsibility means that the entire Council of Ministers, including the Prime Minister, is accountable to the Lok Sabha for its actions and decisions.
  • Should the Lok Sabha approve a vote of no confidence against the Council of Ministers, it is imperative that they resign from their respective positions.
  • This guarantees that the government is held accountable to the elected representatives of the populace, thereby upholding the democratic tenets enshrined in the Indian Constitution.
  • It is a crucial aspect of the parliamentary system of government in India.