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The Council of Ministers in a Parliamentary type of Government can remain in office till it enjoys the support of the ________.

  1. A
    Minority of Members of the Upper House of Parliament
  2. B
    Majority of the Members of the Upper House of Parliament
  3. C
    Minority of the Members of the Lower House
  4. D
    Majority of the Members of the Lower House of Parliament

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In a parliamentary system like India's, Article 75(3) establishes that the Council of Ministers is collectively responsible specifically to the Lok Sabha (the Lower House of Parliament). Therefore, the executive branch remains in office only as long as it commands the confidence and majority support of the members of the Lower House.

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The Council of Ministers in a Parliamentary type of Government can remain in office till it enjoys the support of the ________.
A
Minority of Members of the Upper House of Parliament
B
Majority of the Members of the Upper House of Parliament
C
Minority of the Members of the Lower House
D
Majority of the Members of the Lower House of Parliament

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