Statement I: The Constitution of India establishes a Parliamentary form of Government, where the executive is responsible to the legislature. This is true. Statement II: In the Indian parliamentary system, the Prime Minister is the Head of the Government, leading the Council of Ministers and responsible for the day-to-day administration. This is true. Statement III: The President is the Head of the State, not the Head of the Government. This statement is false. Statement IV: In the Indian system, the President is the nominal or constitutional head, but the real executive power rests with the Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister. This statement is false.
Consider the following statements: I. The constitution of India establishes a Parliamentary form of Government II. Prime Minister is the Head of the Government III. President is the Head of the Government IV. Real executive power rests with the President of India Choose the correct answer from the following:
Asked in TNPSC CS Prelims 2021 · Topic: The Governance System (Role of Executive in Governance)
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