The Council of Ministers being responsible to the Lok Sabha links Parliament with which power?

Correct answer: Control over the executive

Correct answer: A. In a parliamentary democracy, the Council of Ministers must retain the confidence of the Lok Sabha. Members of the House can ask questions, discuss government policies, examine expenditure, and test whether the ministry still has majority support through a confidence or no-confidence process. These procedures allow Parliament to supervise and control the executive. Option A is correct because responsibility to the Lok Sabha creates legislative control over the government. Option B is wrong because judicial appointments are governed by constitutional procedures and are not the meaning of ministerial responsibility. Option C is wrong because the Election Commission is an independent constitutional body, not run by Parliament. Option D is wrong because states cannot be divided by the Lok Sabha acting alone; constitutional procedures are required. Memory cue: responsibility to Lok Sabha means the government must answer and retain its confidence.