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    Question

    With reference to the Indian and British Parliamentary

    systems, which of the following statements is incorrect?
    A The Head of the State in Britain (King or Queen) enjoys a hereditary position, while the Head of the State (President) in India is elected. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B The Parliament is supreme in British system, while Indian Parliament has limited powers due to a written Constitution. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C In Britain there is a system of legal responsibility of the minister while India has no such system. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Both British and Indian political systems have the concept of ‘Shadow Cabinet' Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The parliamentary system in India is largely based on the British parliamentary system. However, it never became a replica of the British system and differs in several aspects. ● Statement A is correct India has a republican system in place of British monarchical system. The Head of the State in India (that is, President) is elected, while the Head of the State in Britain (that is, King or Queen) enjoys a hereditary position. ● Statement B is correct. The British system is based on the doctrine of the sovereignty of Parliament, while the Parliament is not supreme in India and enjoys limited and restricted powers due to a written Constitution, federal system, judicial review and fundamental rights ● Statement C is correct: Britain has the system of legal responsibility of the minister while India has no such system. Unlike in Britain, the ministers in India are not required to countersign the official acts of the Head of the State ● Statement D is incorrect: ‘Shadow cabinet’ is a unique institution of the British cabinet system. There is no such institution in India.

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