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Q. In the context of Executive in India, the 'Doctrine of Collective responsibility' applies to whom, among the following?
Options:
A .  Members of Lok Sabha
B .  Council of Ministers
C .  Members of Parliamentary Committee
D .  Cabinet Ministers only
Answer: Option B
:
B
Explanation:
The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the LokSabha. This provision means that when a Ministry loses confidence of the Lok Sabha, the whole council of ministers is obliged to resign. The principle indicates that the ministry is an executive committee of the Parliament and it collectively governs on behalf of the Parliament. Collective responsibility is based on the principle of the solidarity of the cabinet. It implies that a vote of no confidence even against a single minister leads to the resignation of the entire Council of Ministers. It also indicates that if a minister does not agree with a policy or decision of the cabinet, he or she must either accept the decision or resign. It is binding on all ministers to pursue or agree to a policy for which there is collective responsibility.

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