Which Article of the Indian Constitution mentions that ‘The Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to the Legislative Assembly of the state’? 

Correct option is C

• Collective responsibility ensures that the entire government is accountable to the Legislative Assembly of the state.

• It promotes unity in decision-making and accountability, where no individual minister can independently make significant decisions without the collective approval of the Cabinet.

• This principle is a key feature of the Westminster system followed by India, which emphasizes collective decision-making in the executive.

Additional Information:

• Article 164(3): Talks about the provisions of the Council of Ministers at the state level.

• Article 164(4): Discusses the discretionary powers of the Governor in cases where the Chief Minister cannot prove the majority support in the legislature.

• Article 164(1): Deals with the appointment of the Chief Minister and other ministers by the Governor.