Question

Q.The Preamble of the Indian constitution stipulates the nature of its democratic polity. In this context, which form of democratic polity exists in India?

• A.
  Direct parliamentary democracy
• B.
  Direct presidential democracy
• C.
  Representative parliamentary democracy
• D.
  Representative presidential democracy

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Representative parliamentary democracy
Explanation:

The Indian Constitution provides for representative parliamentary democracy. Here, the representatives elected by the people exercise the supreme power and carry on the government and make the laws. Thus, known as responsible democracy. Also here, the executive is responsible to the legislature for all its policies and actions. Thus, it is a parliamentary democracy.