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Q140. Assertion (A): The Council of Ministers in the Union of India is collectively responsible both to the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Reason (R): The Members of both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha are eligible to be the Ministers of the Union Government.

Assertion (A): The Council of Ministers in the Union of India is collectively responsible both to the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Reason (R): The Members of both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha are eligible to be the Ministers of the Union Government.

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2007 • Polity

Correct Answer: Option (D) — A is false but R is true

Concept & Option Breakdown

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Assertion (A) is false: Under Article 75(3) of the Constitution, the Council of Ministers is collectively responsible specifically to the House of the People (Lok Sabha) only, not to the Rajya Sabha.

Reason (R) is true: Ministers can be drawn from either the Lok Sabha or the Rajya Sabha (or even a non-member who gets elected within six months under Article 75(5)).

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2007 (Q140)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicPolity → Executive & President
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — A is false but R is true

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What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2007 GS Paper I Question 140 (Polity)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2007 Polity (Executive & President) question is Option (D): "A is false but R is true". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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