If the elections throw a hung verdict then the appointed Prime Minister has to prove majority support in both the houses.
Why is the Prime Minister in India not directly elected by the people?
Choose the most appropriate answer and give reasons for your choice.
(a)In a Parliamentary democracy only the leader of the majority party in the Lok Sabha can become the Prime Minister.
(b)Lok Sabha can remove the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers even before the expiry of their term.
(c)Since the Prime Minister is appointed by the President there is no need for it.
(d)Direct election of the Prime Minister will involve lot of expenditure on election.
If you are elected as the President of India which of the following decisions can you take on your own?
(a) Select the person you like as Prime Minister.
(b) Dismiss a Prime Minister who has a majority in Lok-Sabha.
(c) Ask for reconsideration of a bill passed by both the Houses.
(d) Nominate the leaders of your choice to the Council of Ministers.