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Collective Responsibility and Individual Responsibility

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Under the parliamentary system, Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha—if a no-confidence motion passes, all resign. Ministers also have individual responsibility for their departmental actions. This ensures cohesive policy and accountability. Collective responsibility fosters unity, preventing contradictory statements or fragmentation within the cabinet. Meanwhile, a minister must step down if found guilty of malfeasance or unable to defend ministry’s failures. The concept anchors discipline and trust in executive-legislative relations, though coalition governments sometimes dilute unified stands. Mastery of these twin doctrines is key to grasping how ministers share governance burdens while retaining personal accountability.

Practice Questions

भारतीय संविधान में नागरिकों के मौलिक अधिकार किस दस्तावेज़ में वर्णित हैं?

Who is the first woman President of India?

संसद के अधिवेशन के अंतराल का निर्धारण किसके द्वारा किया जाता है?

Who is the first citizen of India?

राज्यसभा की कार्यप्रणाली किस पर आधारित है?

Which of the following provisions of the Indian Constitution is related to the financial emergency?

Who is responsible for the appointment of the members of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)?

कार्यपालिका के प्रमुख की उत्तराधिकार प्रक्रिया किस अनुच्छेद में वर्णित है?

What is the term of office for a Governor of a state in India?

उच्च न्यायालयों का गठन किस आधार पर किया जाता है?