Original practice question · Polity

Polity

Medium · Effect of the Prime Minister's resignation on the Council of Ministers

Statement-I: The resignation or death of the Prime Minister brings down the entire Union Council of Ministers, whereas the resignation or death of any other Minister does not.

Statement-II: The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the House of the People, and the Council exists in law only as a body headed by the Prime Minister.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?