Out of the following statements, choose the one that brings out the pr

Out of the following statements, choose the one that brings out the principle underlying the Cabinet form of Government:

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An arrangement for minimizing the criticism against the Government whose responsibilities are complex and hard to carry out to the satisfaction of all.

A mechanism for speeding up the activities of the Government whose responsibilities are increasing day by day.

A mechanism of parliamentary democracy for ensuring collective responsibility of the Government to the people.

A device for strengthening the hands of the head of the Government whose hold over the people is in a state of decline.

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The correct option is C.

The Cabinet form of Government, also known as the Westminster model or parliamentary democracy, is based on the principle of collective responsibility. This means that the Council of Ministers (Cabinet) is collectively responsible to the popular house of the legislature (Lok Sabha in India). They sink and swim together. If the Lok Sabha passes a no-confidence motion, the entire Council of Ministers must resign. This mechanism ensures that the government is accountable to the elected representatives of the people, and through them, to the people themselves.

Option A is incorrect; while a responsible government might face less arbitrary criticism, minimizing criticism is not the underlying principle. Option B might be a consequence of coordinated government action but not the core principle. Option D is incorrect; the principle is collective responsibility to the legislature, not strengthening the head of government’s individual hold. Collective responsibility is the hallmark distinguishing the Cabinet system from others like the Presidential system.

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