Why does administrative continuity remain even when political executive changes?

Correct answer: Because the permanent executive remains in service even when the government changes

Direct answer: A is correct. The permanent executive means career civil servants and other officials who continue in government service even when elected ministers or governments change. They keep official records, remember earlier decisions, give administrative advice, and carry out lawful policies. The political executive decides the broad direction, while permanent officials help apply decisions through the administration. Therefore, a change after an election does not stop routine government work. A is correct because continuing officials provide institutional memory and continuity. B is wrong because ministers are political representatives, not permanent officers; they may leave office after a change in government. C is wrong because the President does not personally run every department in India’s parliamentary system; the elected government and ministers handle day-to-day governance. D is wrong because Lok Sabha elections do occur and can change the political executive. Memory cue: political executive changes, permanent administration continues.