A Parliamentary System of Government is one in which

UPSC Prelims & Mains Questions

A Parliamentary System of Government is one in which

A)

all political parties in the Parliament are represented in the Government

B)

the Government is responsible to the Parliament and can be removed by it

C)

the Government is elected by the people and can be removed by them

D)

the Government is chosen by the Parliament but cannot be removed by it before completion of a fixed term

Correct Answer : the Government is responsible to the Parliament and can be removed by it

Note :

By definition, a parliamentary system of government is one in which the executive is responsible to the legislature. This responsibility means that executive stays in power as long as it enjoys the confidence of the house. The moment, the confidence is lost, it can be removed by Parliament by passing the no-confidence motion. This is is the same feature which hampers the stability of the parliamentary system. Therefore, option (b) is correct answer.

Parliamentary system functions irrespective of whether all parties have representation. The government is not directly elected by the people but indirectly through their representative in Parliament. Therefore, the instrument to remove government through public vote is not available in parliamentary system; this is a feature found in direct democracies. Hence option (a), (c) are incorrect. Option (d) goes against the fundamental principle of parliamentary democracy which requires an executive responsible to legislature.

Year : 2020

Category : General Studies

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Q.

With reference to 'IFC Masala Bonds', sometimes seen in the news, which of the statements given below is/ are correct? (2016)

1. The International Finance Corporation, which offers these bonds, is an arm of the World Bank.

2. They are rupee-denominated bonds and are a source of debt financing for the public and private sector.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A)

1 only

B)

2 only

C)

Both 1 and 2

D)

Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Both 1 and 2

Note :

* The World Bank Group, which is a vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries, consists of five distinct yet complementary organizations, viz.,

* International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD),

* International Development Association (IDA),

* International Finance Corporation (IFC), hence, statement 1 is correct.

* Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA),

* International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID).

* Masala Bonds are rupee-denominated borrowings issued by Indian entities in overseas markets. Masala means ‘spices’ and the term was used by International Finance Corporation (IFC) to popularise the culture and cuisine of India on foreign platforms. The objective of Masala Bonds is to fund infrastructure projects in India, fuel internal growth via borrowings and internationalize the Indian currency. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

Year : 2022

Category : General Studies

Q.

Consider the following statements:

1. The Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme was launched during 1996-97 to provide loan assistance to poor farmers.

2. The Command Area Development Programme was launched in 1974-75 for the development of water-use efficiency,

Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?

A)

1 only

B)

2 only

C)

Both 1 and 2

D)

Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer : Option (B) - 2 only

Note :

The Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) was launched in 1996 as a central assistance programme, with the aim to accelerate creation of irrigation potential.

The Command Area Development (CAD) programme was initiated in 1974-75 with a view to bridging the gap between the potential created and its utilisation and optimising agricultural productivity through better management of land and water use in the command areas served by selected major and medium irrigation projects.

Year : 2015

Category : General Studies

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