Why is the President's formal role useful in a parliamentary system?

Correct answer: It symbolically maintains continuity of the state and constitutional process

Correct answer: A. In a parliamentary system, the President is the formal head of the Union, while the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers exercise day-to-day political power. The President’s office represents the continuity and unity of the state even when governments change after elections. Formal actions, such as appointing the Prime Minister and giving constitutional assent, follow the constitutional process. This role gives public authority and stability to government institutions, while elected ministers remain responsible for actual governance. Option A is correct because it describes symbolic continuity and constitutional procedure. Option B is wrong because the President does not abolish the Prime Minister’s office. Option C is wrong because elections remain essential to democracy. Option D is wrong because the Lok Sabha is a legislative house, not a court. Memory cue: President is the formal head; the elected ministry runs the government.