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UPPSC PCS 2021 · Question 117 of 150

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other as Reason (R): Assertion (A): The Council of Ministers in India is collectively responsible to both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Reason (R): Members of both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha are eligible to become Ministers in Union Government.

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  1. ABoth (A) and (R) are true and (R) is correct explanation of (A)
  2. BBoth (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not correct explanation of (A)
  3. C(A) is true, but (R) is false
  4. D(A) is false, but (R) is trueCorrect

Answer: D. (A) is false, but (R) is true

Explanation

The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible only to the Lok Sabha (A is false); members of either House may become ministers (R is true).

Source: https://www.drishtiias.com/images/pdf/UPPSC 2021 Prelims GS Paper -1.pdf

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