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UPSC CSE Prelims

Subject: Indian Polity Chapter: Parliamentary System

2017 PYQ

Question 93

The main advantage of the parliamentary form of government is that

Choose one answer Athe executive and legislature work independently. Bit provides continuity of policy and is more efficient. Cthe executive remains responsible to the legislature. Dthe head of the government cannot be changed without election.

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Correct answer: C

Correct Option: C Explanation: In a parliamentary system, ministers and the Council of Ministers remain accountable to the legislature and can be removed through loss of confidence. Option-wise Analysis: A: Incorrect - Executive and legislature are interlinked, not institutionally independent as in a strict separation model. B: Incorrect - Policy stability/efficiency is not guaranteed and does not define the parliamentary form. C: Correct - Correct-legislative responsibility of the executive is its principal advantage. D: Incorrect - A prime minister can be replaced without a general election if parliamentary leadership/confidence changes.

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