(a) An arrangement for minimizing the criticism against the Government whose responsibilities are complex and hard to carry out to the satisfaction of all

(b) A mechanism of parliamentary democracy for ensuring collective responsibility of the Government whose responsibilities are increasing day by day

(c) A mechanism of parliamentary democracy for ensuring collective responsibility of the Government to the people

(d) A device for strengthening the hands of the head of the Government whose hold over the people is in a state of decline

(a) Can chose his cabinet after consulting the President of India

(b) Is free to choose his minister only from among members of either House of the Parliament

(c) Has full discretion in the choice of persons who are to serve as Ministers in his cabinet

(d) Has only limited power in the choice of his cabinet colleagues because of the discretionary powers vested the President of India