Which control over political executive is the most direct democratic control?

Correct answer: Majority in Lok Sabha and people’s verdict in elections

The correct answer is A. In a parliamentary democracy, the political executive must retain the support of the Lok Sabha, whose members are elected by the people. If the government loses its majority, it may have to resign. Elections provide an even broader form of control because citizens can judge the government’s performance and choose another party or alliance. Therefore, Lok Sabha majority and the people’s electoral verdict are the most direct democratic controls listed here. Option B is wrong because a permanent secretary is a civil servant, not the main democratic controller of the political executive. Option C is wrong because judicial appointments do not by themselves control the executive through popular choice. Option D is wrong because a constitutional tradition cannot replace public elections or legislative confidence. Memory cue: the executive answers immediately to the House and ultimately to the people.