Indian vs. UK executive: Why is the position of India's Prime Minister considered superior to the British counterpart in standard GK reasoning? Focus on the legal source of the office and powers, not on size of democracy or federalism. Choose the best reason.
Correct Answer: The Prime Minister's office in India has an express constitutional basis
Given data
- Comparative context: India vs. United Kingdom.
Concept/ApproachIn the UK, the Prime Minister's office is largely a product of constitutional conventions. In India, Articles 74 and 75 explicitly provide for a Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister at the head—hence a constitutional footing.
ReasoningA written constitutional basis (Articles 74–75) → clearer, formal authority → perceived superiority in standard GK framing.
Common pitfallsSelecting general facts (biggest democracy, federalism, written Constitution) that do not directly explain the PM's institutional basis. The precise reason is the constitutional basis of the PM's office.
Final AnswerThe Prime Minister's office in India has an express constitutional basis