Consider the following statements:1. The Council of Ministers in the Centre shall be collectively responsible to the Parliament.2. The Union Ministers shall hold the office during the pleasure of the President of India.3. The Prime Minister shall communicate to the President about the proposals for legislation.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
✓ Correct answer: b) 2 and 3 only
ExplanationStatement 1 is incorrect: As per Article 75(3) of the constitution “the Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to the House of the People” not to the whole Parliament which includes both Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha.Statement 2 is correct: Article 75(2) of the Constitution of India mandates that the Ministers shall hold office during the pleasure of the President.Statement 3 is correct: According to Article 78, it is the duty of the Prime Minister to communicate to the President all decisions of the Council of Ministers relating to the administration of the affairs of the union and proposals for legislation.179
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