Question

Question 7 Why is the Prime Minister in India not directly elected by the people? Choose the most appropriate answer and give reasons for your choice.
(a) In a Parliamentary democracy only the leader of the majority party in the Lok Sabha can become the Prime Minister.
(b) Lok Sabha can remove the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers even before the expiry of their term.
(c) Since the Prime Minister is appointed by the President there is no need for it.
(d) Direct election of the Prime Minister will involve lot of expenditure on election.

Class 9 - Social science - Working of Institutions Page 94

Answer 1

I think the correct answer is b

Answer 2

The most appropriate answer is option B.

Lok Sabha can remove the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers even before the expiry of the term..

 

Reason:

 The Prime Minister is not directly elected by the people because in India we have adopted the parliamentary form of government. The leader of the majority party is appointed as the Prime Minister by the President. The Prime Minister is also responsible to the Lok Sabha. He must have the support of a majority of Lok Sabha members.

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