Consider the following statements in the context of Council of Ministers 1 If a no confidence ...........

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Consider the following statements in the context of Council of Ministers.

1. If a no-confidence motion against a single minister is passed, then the minister has to resign but the council of ministers will remain.

2. The resignation of the Prime Minister automatically brings down the Council of Ministers.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1 and 2

none

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Explanation:

Collective responsibility is based on the principle of the solidarity of the cabinet. It implies that a vote of no confidence even against a single minister leads to the resignation of the entire Council of Ministers. The Council of Ministers cannot exist without the Prime Minister. The Council comes into existence only after the Prime Minister has taken the oath of office. The death or resignation of the Prime Minister automatically brings about the dissolution of the Council of Ministers but the demise, dismissal or resignation of a minister only creates a ministerial vacancy.