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SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 42

SSC MTS - 09/10/2024 - (12:30 PM - 2:30 PM) • General Awareness • Q42

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Which executive system is present in India?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is  option 2  i.e.  Parliamentary System.

India follows a Parliamentary System of government, modeled after the British Westminster system. In this system, the executive is drawn from the legislature and is accountable to it. The President of India serves as the ceremonial head of state, while the real executive power lies with the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers. The Prime Minister is the leader of the majority party in the Lok Sabha (the lower house of Parliament) and is responsible for running the government. This system ensures a close relationship between the legislative and executive branches, promoting accountability and cooperation.

Incorrect Options:

  1. Both Parliamentary and Presidential System – India follows only the Parliamentary system, not a hybrid of both. The President is the nominal head, but real power lies with the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers.

  2. Presidential System – In a Presidential system (like the USA), the President holds real executive power, which is not the case in India.

  3. Collegiate System – This term is not used to describe India’s executive system. It is more relevant to the judicial appointment system, not the executive structure.