UPSC Polity Question
Consider the following statements: 1. Indian parliament is a sovereign body similar to British parliament. 2. Indian state has an elected head while the Britain state has hereditary head. 3. Political sovereignty in India is with the people and not in a single individual. How many statements given above are correct?
A. Only one
B. Only two
C. All three
D. None
Correct Answer:
B. Only two
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: The Indian Parliament is not sovereign; its powers are limited by the written Constitution, judicial review, and the federal structure. The British Parliament is sovereign. Statement 2 is correct: India is a republic with an elected President. Britain is a constitutional monarchy with a hereditary monarch. Statement 3 is correct: The Preamble ('We, the People of India...') indicates that political sovereignty vests in the people of India.