The Council of Ministers in India remains in office as long as it enjoys the support of the:
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A.
Lok Sabha
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B.
Rajya Sabha
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C.
President
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D.
Judiciary
Correct Answer:
A. Lok Sabha
Explanation:
In accordance with Article 75(3) of the Constitution of India, the Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha, which is the lower house of Parliament. This principle of collective responsibility means that the government stays in power only as long as it maintains the confidence and support of the majority of members in the Lok Sabha. If the Lok Sabha passes a vote of no confidence against the Council of Ministers, the entire body, including the Prime Minister and ministers from the Rajya Sabha, must resign. While the President appoints the ministers and they technically serve at the President's pleasure, the functional survival of the ministry depends entirely on its majority support in the Lok Sabha.
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