How does collective responsibility of the Council of Ministers affect policy decisions?

Correct answer: All ministers are publicly responsible for the government's decision

Direct answer: A is correct. Collective responsibility means that the Council of Ministers stands together behind government decisions and is answerable to the Lok Sabha as a group. A minister may have a particular department, but major policy is presented as the government's decision. Ministers must support the Cabinet's public position or accept the political consequence of leaving the government. This principle encourages unity, coordination, and accountability in policy making. B is wrong because responsibility is not placed on only one official when the government takes a collective decision. C is wrong because the President is not the opposition; the President is the constitutional head of the Union. D is wrong because courts interpret and review law, while elected governments and their administration implement policy. Memory cue: Cabinet solidarity means shared public responsibility.