A parliamentary executive is:

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (A) an executive who is dependent on the support of the majority in the parliament.

Explanation:

• A parliamentary executive depends on the majority support in the parliament.

Other Options Explanations:

• Where the parliament functions as the executive: Parliament forms the executive, but is not the executive itself.
• An executive where there is a parliament: Exists in both parliamentary and presidential systems.
• An executive elected by the parliament: Executive is formed by the majority, not directly elected by parliament.

Information Booster:

• Parliamentary system: Found in India, UK, Canada.
• Head of Executive: Prime Minister is the head.
• Dependency: Prime Minister and Council of Ministers depend on the Lok Sabha or equivalent.