Teaching UGC NET Mock Test Series 2025 (Paper 1 & 2) Political Science Political Institutions in India
Which of the following statements accurately describes the principle of "collective responsibility" in the context of the Council of Ministers in a state government?
1
It refers to the joint responsibility of the Chief Minister and the Governor in the administration of the state.
2
It signifies the accountability of individual ministers to the state legislative assembly for the performance of their respective departments.
3
It denotes the obligation of the Council of Ministers to act in accordance with the directives issued by the central government.
4
It implies that all decisions taken by the Council of Ministers are jointly owned, and members are collectively accountable to the state legislative assembly.