In a Parliament system the executive is directly responsible to __________.

the legislature

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the judiciary

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the people directly

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none of the above

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Solution

The correct option is A the legislature
The executive assumes the responsibility for the governance of the state. The executive has to work for the welfare of the people of India and is accountable to them. Hence, the executive is responsible to the House of the People (Lok Sabha), i.e. the legislature.

Hence, A is the correct option.

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