GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

INDIAN POLITICS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The members of the state legislature exercise control over the council of the ministers through
A
questions and supplementary questions
B
criticism of its policies
C
adjournment motion
D
All of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Hence, the Parliament exercises control over the Executive through question-hour, zero hour, half-an-hour discussion, short duration discussion, calling attention motion, adjournment motion, no-confidence motion, censure motion and other discussions.

Detailed explanation-2: -If the majority of the Lok Sabha members say they have ‘no confidence’ in the Council of Ministers, all ministers including the Prime Minister, have to quit. The Rajya Sabha does not have this power.

Detailed explanation-3: -Parliament exercises control by various measures like committees, question hour, zero hour, etc. ministers are collectively responsible to the Parliament. MPs hold the executive accountable by asking questions, and supplementary questions. Matters of urgent importance can be raised in Adjournment motion.

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