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SSC CPO 2024 PYQ — Question 80

SSC CPO - 28 June 2024 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q80

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Which Article of the Indian Constitution mentions that ‘The Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to the Legislative Assembly of the state’?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Article 164(2).

  • Article 164(2) of the Indian Constitution mentions that "The Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to the Legislative Assembly of the State."
  • This provision establishes the principle of collective ministerial responsibility, meaning that the entire Council of Ministers is responsible for the policies and actions of the government and must maintain the confidence of the State Legislative Assembly.