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.