Why is parliamentary control over the Council led by the Prime Minister essential?

Correct answer: So that effective governance does not become arbitrary.

Correct answer: A. The Council of Ministers has the authority to make and implement policies, but democratic power must be checked. Parliament exercises control through questions, debates, discussions on bills and budgets, committees, and motions. These methods allow representatives to examine decisions, expose mistakes, demand explanations, and influence government action. The possibility of losing the confidence of the Lok Sabha also encourages the ministry to retain majority support. Parliamentary control does not mean that Parliament runs every department daily; it means the executive remains answerable to the legislature. Option B reverses the relationship. C is unrelated because courts should remain independent of election campaigns. D is institutionally false. Memory cue: “Power works, Parliament watches.”