There is a Parliamentary System of Government in India because the
[amp_mcq option1=”Lok Sabha is elected directly by the people” option2=”Parliament can amend the Constitution” option3=”Rajya Sabha cannot be dissolved” option4=”Council of Ministers is responsible to the Lok Sabha” correct=”option4″]
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UPSC IAS – 2015
– This means the government remains in power only as long as it enjoys the confidence of the majority in the Lok Sabha. If the Lok Sabha passes a no-confidence motion, the government must resign.
– Option A (Lok Sabha is elected directly) is a feature of a democratic system with a representative legislature, but not exclusive to a parliamentary system.
– Option B (Parliament can amend the Constitution) describes a legislative power, common to many systems.
– Option C (Rajya Sabha cannot be dissolved) describes the permanent nature of the upper house, which is a feature of India’s bicameral legislature, but not the core principle of parliamentary executive responsibility.