Question

Appointment of the members of the Council of Ministers is made by the President ___________________.

• A. on the advice of the Prime Minister
• B. in his own discretion
• C. on the advice of the Vice-President
• D. on the basis of election results

Answer 1

The correct option is A on the advice of the Prime Minister

Article 75 provides that the Prime Minister shall be appointed by the President. The Prime Minister recommends the name of ministers to the President who are to be appointed by him. The President can only appoint the recommended ministers.