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Correct Answer: Option (B) — the Government is responsible to the Parliament and can be removed by it
Concept & Option Breakdown
Standard Reference VerifiedThe fundamental defining feature of a Parliamentary System of Government is executive accountability to the legislature. The executive (Council of Ministers) is collectively responsible to the legislature (specifically the Lower House, e.g., Lok Sabha) and remains in office only as long as it enjoys the confidence of that House.
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