Q. Consider the following statements with respect to the features of the Indian Parliamentary system:
1. The oath of secrecy to the ministers is administered by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
2. The lower house of the Parliament can be dissolved by the Prime Minister on the recommendation of the President
3. Double Membership implies that the ministers are members of both the houses of the parliament.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
Answer: D
Notes:
Exp) Option d is the correct answer.
Statement 1 is incorrect. The ministers operate on the principle of secrecy of procedure and cannot divulge information about their proceedings, policies and decisions. The oath of secrecy to ministers is administered by the President (and not speaker of Lok Sabha).
Statement 2 is incorrect. The lower house of the parliament is dissolved by the President on the recommendations of Prime Minister.
Statement 3 is incorrect. Double membership is a feature of Indian Parliamentary system which means that the ministers are the members of both the legislature and executive (and not member of both houses).
