Question 7 [Assertion Reasoning] - Teachoo Sample Paper - Social Science Class 9 - Paper 2 - Teachoo Sample Paper - Social Science Class 9

There are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark your answer as per the codes provided below:

Assertion (A): The Prime Minister holds the power to dismiss ministers in a parliamentary democracy.

Reasoning (R): The Prime Minister is the head of the government and exercises general supervision over different ministries.

1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

2. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

3. (A) is correct but (R) is wrong

4. (A) is wrong but (R) is correct.

Answer:

Answer by student

The correct answer is option (B): Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

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Detailed Answer by Teachoo

• Assertion (A): The Prime Minister holds the power to dismiss ministers in a parliamentary democracy - Prime Minister holds the power to dismiss ministers in a parliamentary democracy. As the head of the government, the Prime Minister has the authority to make decisions regarding the composition of the ministry. They can remove ministers from their positions if they deem it necessary or if the ministers fail to fulfill their duties effectively. This is true .
  
  
• Reasoning (R) : The Prime Minister is the head of the government and exercises general supervision over different ministries -It highlights the Prime Minister's role in overseeing the functioning of ministries. This is because the Prime Minister allocates portfolios to the ministers, coordinates their work, and chairs important meetings such as the Cabinet. The Prime Minister also represents the country in international forums and communicates with the public on important issues. It is a discretionary power that allows the Prime Minister to maintain control over the executive branch and make necessary changes to the ministry's composition. This is true.
  
  
• However, reasoning does not establish a direct link between supervision and the power to dismiss. The power to dismiss ministers is primarily rooted in the Prime Minister's authority and responsibility to ensure the smooth functioning and accountability of the government. Tthis is not the reason why he or she can dismiss ministers. The reason why he or she can dismiss ministers is that he or she is the leader of the majority party or coalition in the Parliament and has the confidence of the House. So, the reasoning is not a correct explanation of the assertion.

Thus,

• Assertion is true.
•  Reasoning is true
•  And the reasoning is not a correct explanation of the assertion.

So, the correct answer is option (B): Both A and R are true but R is not  the correct explanation of (A)

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