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Which of the following is correct about the Council of Ministers of the Union under Article 75?
The Union Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha under Article 75(3). It must enjoy the confidence of the House of the People, and loss of that confidence forces the government to resign, whereas the Rajya Sabha cannot topple it.
- AIt is collectively responsible to the Rajya Sabha
- BIt is collectively responsible to the Lok SabhaCorrect
- CIt is individually responsible to the President alone
- DIt is responsible to the Supreme Court
Explanation
Article 75(3) provides that the Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the House of the People (Lok Sabha). Ministers hold office during the pleasure of the President in form, but in practice the Council must retain Lok Sabha's confidence. The Rajya Sabha cannot remove the government by a no-confidence vote.
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