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Topic Parliamentary System
Asked 6 times in CSE over 32 years (1988–2020), peaking in 1998.
Key insights
- Most tested in CSE — 6 of 6 PYQs
- Most asked in 1998
- Recurs across 5 years (1988–2020)
Across exams
CSE · 6How the concept evolved
Long-running — most appearances (4 of 6) predate 2016, and it still returns.
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Sample questions
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CSE2020
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: (B)
Polity & Governance › Parliament & Legislature
CSE2017
The main advantage of the parliamentary form of government is that
- A the executive and legislature work independently.
- B it provides continuity of policy and is more efficient.
- C the executive remains responsible to the legislature. ✓
- D the head of the government cannot be changed without election.
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Polity & Governance › Political Theory & Jurisprudence
CSE2015
There is a Parliamentary System of Government in India because the
- A Lok Sabha is elected directly by the people
- B Parliament can amend the Constitution
- C Rajya Sabha cannot be dissolved
- D Council of Ministers is responsible to the Lok Sabha ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Polity & Governance › Union & State Executive
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