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Correct Answer: Option (B) — 2 and 3 only
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Standard Reference VerifiedStatement 1 is incorrect: According to Article 75(3) of the Constitution, the Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the House of the People (Lok Sabha), not to the entire Parliament (which includes the Rajya Sabha).
Statement 2 is correct: Under Article 75(2), ministers hold office during the pleasure of the President.
Statement 3 is correct: Under Article 78(a), it is the duty of the Prime Minister to communicate to the President all decisions of the Council of Ministers relating to the administration of the Union and proposals for legislation.
Beware of the distinction between 'Lok Sabha' and 'Parliament'. Collective responsibility is strictly to the Lok Sabha under Article 75(3), making statement 1 false.
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