Which of the following can be considered as threat to Indian Parliamentary democracy?

1. Delegated legislation2. Legislation by Ordinances3. Lack of Quorum at times4. Amendments of the constitution5. Setback in parliamentary ethics

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 2, 3 and 5 onlyb) 1, 4 and 5 onlyc) 1, 2, 3 and 5 onlyd) 3 and 5 only

Ans-[C]

Explanation– 5th point is obvious. Amendment to the constitution is not behind decline of Indian Parliament. Amendments are brought to suit the needs of the changing politico-economic environment.

Frequent ordinances by the government by bypassing the legislative process is one of the main reason behind this. Low attendance in the Parliament is the cause of concern, however still lack of quorum is not a major reason. Delegated legislation refers to those laws made by persons or bodies to whom parliament has delegated lawmaking authority. This like ordinances bypass the legislative process.