Q11 · UPSC Prelims 2020 · Set A · Polity and Governance

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A Parliamentary System of Government is one in which

A all political parties in the Parliament are represented in the Government
B the Government is responsible to the Parliament and can be removed by it
C the Government is elected by the people and can be removed by them
D the Government is chosen by the Parliament but cannot be removed by it before completion of a fixed term

Correct answer: (b) the Government is responsible to the Parliament and can be removed by it

Explanation

  1. A

    all political parties in the Parliament are represented in the Government

    All parties in government. Coalition, not the definition.

  2. B

    the Government is responsible to the Parliament and can be removed by it

    Government responsible to the Parliament (Lok Sabha). Collective responsibility.

  3. C

    the Government is elected by the people and can be removed by them

    Elected and removable by the people directly. That is a presidential/recall mix.

  4. D

    the Government is chosen by the Parliament but cannot be removed by it before completion of a fixed term

    Chosen by Parliament but fixed term. That denies no-confidence.

Summary. Official key is (b). Parliamentary government means the Council of Ministers is responsible to the popular House and can be removed by it. It is not a national-front cabinet, a direct recall, or a fixed-term executive.

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