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In which provision of the Constitution is incorporated the "principle of collective responsibility" of the Council of Ministers?
Question

In which provision of the Constitution is incorporated the "principle of collective responsibility" of the Council of Ministers?

A.

Article 75(3)

B.

Article 75(1)

C.

Article 171(4)

D.

Article 118(4)

Correct option is A


Article 75(3) of the Indian Constitution incorporates the principle of collective responsibility of the Council of Ministers to the Lok Sabha. It means that the entire Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha for all its actions and decisions. If the Lok Sabha passes a vote of no confidence against the Council of Ministers, all Ministers, including the Prime Minister, must resign.
Information Booster:
The principle of collective responsibility ensures the solidarity of the government. It implies that even if a minister disagrees with a decision of the Cabinet, they must publicly support it or resign.
Additional Knowledge:
· Article 75(1) deals with the appointment of the Prime Minister and other Ministers by the President.
· Article 171(4) pertains to the composition of the Legislative Council.
· Article 118(4) deals with the rules of procedure for each House of Parliament.

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