Question

Q. Assertion: Executive Power of the Union is vested in the President.

Reason: President is the Supreme Commander of the Defence Forces of the Union.

Answer the following questions by using the codes given below:

• A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
• B. Both A and R are true and R is not a correct explanation of A.
• C. A is true and R is False.
• D. A is false and R is true.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Both A and R are true and R is not a correct explanation of A.

Explanation:

Article 53 of the constitution vests executive power in the president and also declares him as Supreme Commander. So Article 53 is the source of its power. However, the Executive power is vested in the name of the President because he/she is the Head of the State.