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Collective Responsibility — MCQ Practice

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Version 1Updated 5 Mar 2026

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Q1medium

Consider the following statements about collective responsibility in India: 1. It is mentioned in both Articles 75 and 164 of the Constitution 2. It applies only to the Union government and not to state governments 3. Ministers can publicly disagree with government policy if they abstain from voting 4. The principle was borrowed from the Westminster model of parliamentary democracy Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q2easy

In the context of collective responsibility, which of the following scenarios would require the entire Council of Ministers to resign?

Q3hard

The Supreme Court's judgment in S.R. Bommai case (1994) established which of the following principles regarding collective responsibility?

Q4medium

Which of the following best describes the relationship between collective responsibility and coalition governments in India?

Q5hard

Consider the following about cabinet secrecy in relation to collective responsibility: 1. Ministers can reveal cabinet discussions after leaving office 2. Cabinet secrecy allows for frank discussions while maintaining public unity 3. Violation of cabinet secrecy can lead to dismissal from government 4. Cabinet secrecy applies only to policy matters, not administrative decisions Which of the above statements are correct?

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