With reference to the Indian and British Parliamentary System, consider the following statements: 1. Both the Indian and British Parliamentary systems are based on Doctrine of the Sovereignty of Parliament. 2. In both the systems, the Prime Minister must be from the lower house of Parliament. 3. Britain has the system of legal responsibility of the ministers, while India has no such system. 4. Both the systems have an elected Head of the State. How many of the above given statements are correct?

Correct Answer:

A. Only one

Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect: The British system is based on parliamentary sovereignty, but the Indian Parliament is not sovereign; its powers are limited by the written Constitution. Statement 2 is incorrect: In Britain, the PM must be from the Lower House. In India, the PM can be from either House of Parliament. Statement 3 is correct: Britain has a system of legal responsibility where the minister must countersign official acts of the Head of State. India does not have this system. Statement 4 is incorrect: India has an elected head of state (President), making it a republic. Britain has a hereditary head of state (Monarch).