Question

Out of the following statements, choose the one that brings out the principle underlying the Cabinet form of Government

(a) An arrangement for minimizing the criticism against the Government whose responsibilities are complex and hard to carry out to the satisfaction of all.

(b) A mechanism for speeding up the activities of the Government whose responsibilities are increasing day by day.

(c) A mechanism of parliamentary democracy for ensuring collective responsibility of the Government to the people. 

(d) A device for strengthening the hands of the head of the Government whose hold over the people is in a state of decline.

Answer 1

(c) A mechanism of parliamentary democracy for ensuring collective responsibility of the Government to the people. 

"Since it is not practical for all ministers to meet regularly and discuss everything. (hence) the decision are taken in Cabinet meetings. That is why parliamentary democracy in most countries is often known as the Cabinet from of government." Therefore, some expert felt that cabinet from of Government helps in work distribution and thereby speeding up efficiency so B is the right answer. However, other experts went by the interpretation given in M. Laxmikanth's book on Indian Polity "Parliamentary system is also known as cabinet Government. It provides for collective responsibility of the executive to the legislature."