Prime Minister Of India


 
 
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Prime Minister Of India

The Prime Minister:

The Prime Minister of India is the chief of government, head of the Council of Ministers and the leader the majority party in parliament. The Prime Minister leads the executive branch of the Government of  India.

The prime minister is the senior most minister of cabinet in the executive branch of government in  a parliamentary system. The prime minister selects and can dismiss other members of the cabinet; allocates pasts to members within the Government, is the presiding member and chairman of the cabinet and is responsible for bringing proposal of legislation. The Prime Minister is appointed by the President to assist the latter in the administration of the affairs of the executive.

He is the most important political institution in the country.

Appointment of Prime Minister: 

There is no direct election to the post of the Prime Minister. The President appoints the leader of the majority party or the coalition of parties that commands a majority in the Lok Sabha as a Prime minister. In case, no single party gets a majority, the President appoints the person most likely to secure a majority support.

Tenure of Prime Minister:

 The Prime Minister does not have a fixed tenure. He continues in power as long as he remains the leader of the Majority or coalition party.

Powers of the Prime Minister:

The Prime Minister has wide ranging powers. These are:

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Question : 1

Which of the following are correct :

(a) The Prime Minister is appointed by the President to assist the latter in the administration of the affairs of the executive.

(b) The Prime Minister leads the executive branch of the Government of India.

Right Option : C
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Question : 2

Who is the Leader of Lok Sabha  ?

Right Option : B
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Question : 3

Generally Prime Minister is a _____________________

Right Option : B
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