Question

Which Articles of the Constitution of india provide for a parliamentary form of government at the Centre?

• A. Articles 74 and 75
• B. Articles 71 and 72
• C. Articles 79 and 80
• D. Articles 76 and 77

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Articles 74 and 75

• Article 74: Council of Ministers to Aid and Advise the President • This article mandates that there shall be a Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister at the head to aid and advise the President in the exercise of his functions. • Although the President can ask the Council of Ministers to reconsider such advice, the advice tendered after reconsideration shall be binding upon him. • This provision reflects the core principle of parliamentary government where the executive (Council of Ministers) is collectively responsible to the legislature (Parliament).