The question asks about the constitutional authority responsible for appointing the Prime Minister of India. This is a fundamental aspect of the Indian parliamentary system, governed by the Constitution of India.
Correct Option: C) The President of India is constitutionally mandated to appoint the Prime Minister, as per Article 75(1) of the Constitution.
The question asks about the collective responsibility of the Council of Ministers as per Article 75 of the Indian Constitution. This is a fundamental concept in India's parliamentary system.
Correct Option: D) Lok Sabha — Article 75(3) of the Indian Constitution clearly states that the Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha (House of the People). This is a cornerstone of parliamentary democracy in India, ensuring that the executive is accountable to the directly elected representatives of the people.
This question tests knowledge of the constitutional provisions regarding the appointment and continuation of ministers in the Indian parliamentary system, specifically Article 75(5) of the Constitution.
Constitutional Provision: Article 75(5) of the Indian Constitution states, "A Minister who for any period of six consecutive months is not a member of either House of Parliament shall at the expiration of that period cease to be a Minister."
Interpretation: This means that while a non-member of Parliament can be appointed as a minister, they must become a member of either the Lok Sabha (House of the People) or the Rajya Sabha (Council of States) within six months from the date of their appointment. If they fail to do so, they automatically lose their ministerial position.
Automatic Cessation: The cessation of ministership is automatic after the six-month period if the condition is not met. No further action like resignation or approval is required for this to happen.
C) He ceases to be a minister. This is the direct consequence as per Article 75(5) of the Indian Constitution.
A) He must resign. While a minister might choose to resign, the Constitution mandates that they automatically cease to be a minister if the condition of becoming a member of Parliament within six months is not met. Resignation is not a constitutional requirement in this specific scenario; cessation is automatic.
B) He can continue if approved by the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister's approval cannot override a constitutional provision. The Constitution explicitly states that the minister "shall... cease to be a Minister" after six months if not a member of Parliament.
D) He becomes a nominated member. Becoming a nominated member (in Rajya Sabha) is one way to become a member of Parliament, but it is not an automatic outcome of failing to secure membership within six months. If a minister fails to become a member through election or nomination within the stipulated time, they simply cease to be a minister, they do not automatically become a nominated member.
The question asks about the principle of collective responsibility in the Indian parliamentary system. This is a fundamental concept of parliamentary democracy, specifically outlined in the Indian Constitution. We need to identify which body is collectively accountable to which legislative house.
Correct Option: C) Council of Ministers is collectively accountable to the Lok Sabha
This option accurately reflects the constitutional provision and the core principle of collective responsibility in India's parliamentary system. The entire Council of Ministers stands or falls together with respect to the confidence of the Lok Sabha.
The question asks to identify the characteristic that defines India as having a Parliamentary system of Government. A key feature of the parliamentary system is the accountability of the executive to the legislature. We need to examine each option to see which one best reflects this principle.
Correct Option: D) council of Ministers is responsible to the Lok Sabha
The question asks us to identify the correct statements regarding India's planning bodies and constitutional provisions related to economic and social planning and local governance. We need to evaluate each statement based on our knowledge of Indian polity and constitutional law.
Statement 1: National Development Council is an organ of the Planning Commission.
Statement 2: The Economic and Social Planning is kept in the Concurrent List in the Constitution of India.
Statement 3: The Constitution of India prescribes that Panchayats should be assigned the task of preparation of plans for economic development and social justice.
Based on the analysis, statements 2 and 3 are correct.
Correct Option: B) 2 and 3 only