From the following, which one is NOT the principle of Parliamentary Government of India?
Parliamentary Government Principles in India
The question asks to identify which option is NOT a principle of the Parliamentary Government of India. Let's examine each option in the context of India's political system.
Why Separation of Powers is Not a Principle
Option B, Clear division of power among Legislature, Executive and Judiciary, is the correct answer as it represents the principle of separation of powers, which is characteristic of a Presidential system, not the Parliamentary system found in India.
In India's parliamentary government:
- The Executive (Prime Minister and Council of Ministers) is drawn from and accountable to the Legislature (Parliament).
- There is a fusion of powers, not a strict separation, between the Executive and the Legislature.
Conversely, a strict separation of powers is a hallmark of systems like the United States presidency.
Features of India's Parliamentary Government
The other options listed are indeed key principles or features of the Indian parliamentary government:
- Dissolution of the lower house: The Lok Sabha can be dissolved by the President, typically on the advice of the Prime Minister, before its term ends.
- Majority party rule: The government is formed by the party or coalition commanding a majority in the Lok Sabha.
- Collective responsibility: The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha. The government must maintain the confidence of the house.
Therefore, the concept of a clear division of powers is fundamentally different from the operational principles of India's parliamentary system.
Important Questions from Salient Features of the Constitution
- Identify the incorrect pair of Principle implied in Fundamental Rights and its related Article of the Constitution of India :
- The Concept of welfare state in Indian Constitution is included in _________.
- Which Schedule of the Indian Constitution was added by the 1st Constitutional Amendment Act of 1951?
- Which among the following Constitutions became the source for the feature of "Federation with Strong Centre" in Indian Constitution?
Consider the following statements :
1. In order to form a new state in the Indian Union, the Parliament can amend the provisions of the Constitution with a Simple Majority.
2. To amend the provisions of Directive Principles of State Policy, the Parliament requires a Special Majority.
3. To amend Article 368 of the Constitution, the Parliament requires Special Majority along with the consent of half of the state legislatures.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
