Question

In a Parliamentary form of government, real powers of the State are vested in the _________.

• A. council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister
• B. President
• C. Government
• D. Parliament

Answer 1

The correct option is A council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister

In a Parliamentary form of government, real powers of the State are vested in the Prime Minister and his council of ministers. This is because of the following reasons:

• The Prime Minister is the chief spokesperson of the Executive as well as the leader of the Lok Sabha
• The Prime Minister holds the power to dismiss and appoint ministers and can ask a blundering minister to resign
• The Prime Minister directs as well as defends the policies of the Executive
• The Prime Minister is responsible for intervening in the controversial matters and settling the debate
• The Prime Minister’s resignation automatically dismisses the whole cabinet.