Solved previous year question from the OPSC OAS/OCS 2021 Preliminary Examination (General Studies), with the official answer key and a detailed explanation.
Question
Which of the following statement/s is / are correct in respect of the Parliamentary form of Government in India ?
(i) This system is founded on the notion of collaboration and coordination between Legislature and Executive.
(ii) India borrowed the Parliamentary form of Government from Britain.
(iii) This type of Government can also be formed without political parties.
(iv) In this form of Government the Head of the State is Prime Minister.
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Correct answer: (D) (i) and (ii)
(i) This system is founded on the notion of collaboration and coordination between Legislature and Executive –Correct
- The parliamentary system is based on the principle of cooperation between the legislature and executive, where the executive (Council of Ministers) is collectively responsible to the legislature (Parliament).
(ii) India borrowed the Parliamentary form of Government from Britain –Correct
- India adopted the Westminster model of parliamentary democracy from Britain, including features like collective responsibility, individual responsibility, and the role of Prime Minister.
(iii) This type of Government can also be formed without political parties –Incorrect
- Parliamentary government essentially requires political parties to function effectively. The party or coalition with majority support forms the government, and the system relies on party discipline and organization.
(iv) In this form of Government the Head of the State is Prime Minister –Incorrect
- In India’s parliamentary system, the President is the Head of State (nominal executive), while the Prime Minister is the Head of Government (real executive). The Prime Minister is the head of the executive branch but not the head of state.
