The fundamental principle underlying the working of parliamentary system of government is the principle of collective responsibility. What are the implications of this principle?

1) All the ministers own joint responsibility to the Lok Sabha for all their acts of omission and commission.

2) All the ministers are bound by the Cabinet decisions even if they had expressed disagreement with the decision in the cabinet meeting.

Which of the above is/are correct?

Under the Constitution of India

Consider the following statements.

1) It is the constitutional duty of the Union to protect the states against external aggression and internal disturbance.

2) It is the duty of the President to declare that the powers of the Legislature of the State shall be exercisable by the Parliament when the constitutional machinery in the state fails.

Which of the above is/are correct?

With reference to Centre–State Administrative Relations and the powers of the Centre, which of the following is provided for by the constitution?

1) Control of the Union over states in certain cases

2) Power of the states to entrust functions to the union

3) Jurisdiction of the Union in relation to territories outside India

Select the Solution using the codes below.

Before entering upon his office, the President has to make and subscribe to an oath or affirmation. In his oath, the President swears

1) To faithfully execute the office

2) To preserve, protect and defend the Constitution and the law

3) To act with fairness, impartiality and equanimity

4) To be politically neutral in the conduct of Government

Select the Solution using the codes below.