Consider the following statements: I. When the Vice-President discharges the functions of the President, he would be entitled to the same emoluments, allowances and privileges to which the President is entitled under the Consitution. II. The resignation of the Prime Minister means the resignation of the whole cabinet. III. It is on the advice of the Prime Minister that the President summons and prorogues Parliament and dissolves the Lok Sabha. IV. A vote of No-Confidence against one Minister in the Lok Sabha is a vote against the whole Council of Ministers. Which of these statements are correct?

The correct answer is Option 1 (Statements I, II, and III are correct).

• Statement I: Under Article 65(3) of the Constitution, when the Vice-President acts as or discharges the functions of the President, he enjoys all powers, immunities, and is entitled to the same emoluments and allowances as the President.
• Statement II: The Prime Minister is the head of the Council of Ministers. His resignation or death automatically leads to the dissolution of the entire Council, as the cabinet cannot exist without its head.
• Statement III: While the President formally summons and prorogues Parliament under Article 85, he acts strictly on the aid and advice of the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers.
• Statement IV is incorrect: A No-Confidence Motion is moved against the entire Council of Ministers, not an individual minister. Action against a single minister is usually via a Censure Motion, which does not force the government to resign.