Question

If you are elected as the President of India which of the following decision 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.

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Ask for reconsideration of a bill passed by both the Houses

Answer: The correct answer is option (C) – Ask for reconsideration of a bill passed by both the Houses

• The highest formal authority in India is the President.
• The President of India is also the head of the state.
• The Parliament of India consists of Rajya Sabha, Lok Sabha and the President is also included.
• Hence without the assent given by the President, none of the laws made in the Houses can come into force.
• The Prime Minister is appointed by the President.
• Based on the advice given by the Prime Minister, the Council of Ministers are appointed by the President
• Ministers can be dismissed by the Prime Minister. The entire ministry will have to quit if the Prime Minister quits.