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Consider the following statements: 1. Both the Union Council of Ministers and the State Council of Ministers are collectively responsible to their respective legislatures. 2. The President of India acts on the aid and advice of the Union Council of Ministers in the exercise of most of his functions. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. Only 1
2. Only 2
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Correct answer: Both 1 and 2

Solution

In India’s parliamentary system, both the Union and State Councils of Ministers are collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assembly respectively. The President generally acts on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers, so both statements are correct.

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