WBCS.LIVE practice question

Who runs the government at the national level under the parliamentary system?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. The President and Council of Ministers
  2. The Prime Minister and Council of Ministers
  3. The Prime Minister
  4. The President

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: The Prime Minister and Council of Ministers

Explanation: The correct answer is B. The Prime Minister and Council of Ministers. In the parliamentary system of India, the real executive power lies with the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers. The President is the nominal head of the state, while the Prime Minister leads the government. All important policy decisions and day-to-day administration are handled by the Council of Ministers under the leadership of the Prime Minister. This system ensures collective responsibility to the Lok Sabha. Therefore, the actual functioning of the government is managed by the Prime Minister and their Council of Ministers.