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3.Which of the following is a feature of the parliamentary system of government in India?

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  1. Separation of powers between the legislative and executive organs.
  2. Direct election of the head of state.
  3.  Collective responsibility of the executive to the legislature.
  4.  Appointment of state governors by the president.

 (a) Only statement 1 is correct.

(b) Only statement 2 is correct.

(c) Only statement 3 is correct.

(d) Only statement 4 is correct.

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Answer: (c) Only statement 3 is correct.

 

Explanation: The features of the parliamentary government in India are: presence of nominal and real executives; majority party rule; collective responsibility of the executive to the legislature; membership of the ministers in the legislature; leadership of the prime minister or the chief minister; dissolution of the lower house. Therefore, statement 1 is incorrect. Statement 2 is also incorrect as the head of state in India is elected indirectly. Statement 4 is also incorrect as the state governors are appointed by the president.

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