Principles of Parliamentary Government in India

These statements relate to fundamental principles of parliamentary government as practiced in India. Statement 1 is correct: In a parliamentary system, Cabinet members must be Members of Parliament (either Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha). This ensures direct accountability to the legislature. The Constitution of India (Article 75) requires this. Statement 2 is correct: Ministers in a parliamentary system hold office only as long as they retain the confidence of the Parliament, particularly the Lok Sabha. If they lose the majority support, they must resign. This is the principle of ministerial accountability. Statement 3 is incorrect: In India's parliamentary system, the Cabinet is headed by the Prime Minister, not the Head of State (President). The President is the constitutional head, but the Prime Minister is the executive head and chairs the Cabinet. The Cabinet's collective responsibility is to Parliament, not to the President. > Parliamentary Principles: Members and Ministerial confidence in Parliament define it; the Prime Minister heads the Cabinet, not the President. Answer: (a).