Why does accountability of the Council of Ministers to the Lok Sabha make the Lok Sabha more influential than the Rajya Sabha?

Correct answer: Because the government’s continuance depends on the confidence of the Lok Sabha

Direct answer: A is correct. In India’s parliamentary system, the Council of Ministers must enjoy the confidence, or support of the majority, in the Lok Sabha. The Lok Sabha is directly elected by the people, so it has a particularly important role in holding the government responsible. If the government loses a no-confidence motion or otherwise loses majority support, it normally has to resign. This gives the Lok Sabha direct control over the survival of the political executive. The Rajya Sabha also debates laws, questions ministers and checks the government, but the government is not required to maintain its majority there in order to remain in office. B is wrong because ministers may be members of either House, subject to constitutional rules. C is wrong because the Lok Sabha is a legislative chamber, not a court. D is wrong because the President is not the Speaker. Memory cue: confidence of the Lok Sabha means continuation of the government.