What effect can weak opposition in Parliament have on the quality of debate?

Correct answer: Scrutiny of government policies and alternative views may weaken

Correct answer: A. An effective opposition does more than disagree: it examines government proposals, asks difficult questions, points out possible harm and presents alternative policies. If opposition members are too few, absent or unable to participate meaningfully, fewer competing arguments may be heard. Government policies may therefore receive less scrutiny, and the public may get less information about their costs, benefits and consequences. This does not mean that every government decision is automatically wrong or that opposition criticism is always correct. It means that democratic discussion and accountability can become weaker when one side dominates without serious examination. B is wrong because laws do not automatically improve merely because opposition is weak; reduced scrutiny may even create risks. C is wrong because the constitutional status of the Lok Sabha does not change in this way. D is wrong because weak opposition does not dissolve the Rajya Sabha. Memory cue: a healthy democracy needs both decision-making and questioning; opposition supplies organized questioning.