Consider the following statements:
- The Council of Ministers at the Centre shall be collectively responsible to the Parliament.
- The Union Ministers shall hold the office during the pleasure of the President of India.
- The Prime Minister shall communicate to the President about the proposals for Legislation.
Which of the Statements given above is/are correct?
Detailed Explanation:
❌ Statement 1 – Incorrect: Article 75(3) states the Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha only, not to the entire Parliament (which includes Rajya Sabha).
✅ Statement 2 – Correct: Article 75(2) provides that Union Ministers hold office during the pleasure of the President, though they are collectively responsible to Lok Sabha.
✅ Statement 3 – Correct: Article 78(a) mandates the Prime Minister shall communicate all decisions of the Council of Ministers relating to administration and proposals for legislation to the President.
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