Polity

In the context of India, which of the following principles is/are implied institutionally in the
parliamentary government?
(1). Members of the Cabinet are Members of the Parliament.
(2). Ministers hold the office till they enjoy confidence in the Parliament.
(3). Cabinet is headed by the head of the State.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

The Prime Minister of India, at the time of his/her appointment:

With reference to Union Government, consider the following statements :
1. The number of Ministries at the Centre on 15th August 1947 was 18.
2. The number of Ministries at the Centre at present is 36.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

With reference to Union Government, consider the following statements:
1. The Constitution of India provides that all Cabinet Ministers shall be compulsorily the sitting members of Lok Sabha only.
2. The Union Cabinet Secretariat operates under the direction of the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to Union Government, consider the following statements :
1. The Ministries/Departments of the Government of India are created by the Prime Minister on the advice of the Cabinet Secretary.
2. Each of the Ministries is assigned to a Minister by the President of India on the advice of the Prime Minister.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?