Out of the following statements, choose the one that brings out the principle underlying the Cabinet form of Government :
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Answer: C. The Cabinet form of government is the core of parliamentary democracy. Under Article 75(3), the Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha, which represents the people. Ministers sink or swim together. So the principle is ensuring collective responsibility of the government to the people.
Watch for: Watch for options that describe side effects; the principle is collective responsibility.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Wrong because the cabinet system is not designed to minimise criticism.
- B. Wrong because speed of government work is not its underlying principle.
- D. Wrong because it is not a device to strengthen a weak head of government.
Source to check: Constitution of India, Article 75(3); NCERT Class 11 Indian Constitution at Work, Chapter 4 'Executive'
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