There is a parliamentary system of government in India because

a) The Lok Sabha is directly elected by the people
b) The Parliament can amend the Constitution
c) The Rajya Sabha cannot be dissolved
d) The Council of Ministers is responsible to the Lok Sabha

Ans- [D]

Explanation- Constitution of India provides for a parliamentary system of government modelled on the British pattern, the council of ministers headed by the Prime Minister is the real executive authority in our politico-administrative system. The fundamental principle underlying the working of parliamentary system of government is the principle of collective responsibility. All ministers own joint responsibility to the lok sabha for all their acts of omission and commission. They swim and sink together. When Lok sabha passes a no confidence motion against the council of ministers, all the ministers have to resign including those who are from the Rajya Sabha.

Two articles, article 74 and article 75 deal with them in a broad manner.

Article 74:

There shall be a Council of Ministers with the PM at the head to aid and advise the President who shall, in the exercise of his functions, act in accordance with such advises. Provided that the President may require the Council of Ministers to reconsider such advice, either generally or otherwise, and the President shall act in accordance with the advises tendered after such reconsideration.

Article 75:

Other provisions as to Ministers

(1) The Prime Minister shall be appointed by the President and the other Ministers shall be appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister

(2) The total number of ministers including the PM in the council of ministers shall not exceed 15% of the total strength of the Lok Sabha. The Provision was added by the 91st amendment act of 2003.

(3) The Minister shall hold office during the pleasure of the President

(4) The Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to the House of the People

(5) Before a Minister enters upon his office, the President shall administer to him the oaths of office and of secrecy according to the forms set out for the purpose in the Third Schedule

(6) 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

(7) The salaries and allowances of Ministers shall be such as Parliament may from time to time