Statement I: The Prime Minister of India can exercise control over other branches of government through a coterie of advisors. Statement II: The Prime Minister and his Cabinet function on the basis of collective responsibility. Codes:

• A.  Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I
• B.  Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I
• C.  Statement I is true but Statement II is false                                                 
• D.  Statement I is false but Statement II is true