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Q118. There is a Parliamentary System of Government in India because the

There is a Parliamentary System of Government in India because the

Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)

Official Answer Key & Detailed Solution

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2015 • Polity

Correct Answer: Option (D) — Council of Ministers is responsible to the Lok Sabha

Concept & Option Breakdown

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The cardinal principle of the Parliamentary System in India is enshrined in Article 75(3) of the Constitution, which states that the Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to the House of the People (Lok Sabha). This makes the executive directly accountable to the popular chamber.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2015 (Q118)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicPolity → Elections & Electoral System
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — Council of Ministers is responsible to the Lok Sabha

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2015 Q118

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2015 GS Paper I Question 118 (Polity)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2015 Polity (Elections & Electoral System) question is Option (D): "Council of Ministers is responsible to the Lok Sabha". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2015 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Polity" and micro-topic "Elections & Electoral System". You can explore all repeated questions from Elections & Electoral System in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

How can I solve this Elections & Electoral System UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

To solve Elections & Electoral System questions in UPSC Prelims, identify extreme modifiers, verify core NCERT conceptual definitions, and eliminate mutually contradictory statement pairs before locking your final option.

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