Question

Q26) While appointing the prime minister, the president selects-
1. leader of the largest party in the Loksabha
2. leader of the largest party in the Rajyasabha
3. leader of the largest party in the alliance which secures a majority in the loksabha
4.leader of the alliance or party that has the support of the majority in loksabha.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• A. a) 1only.
  
• B. b) 4 only.
  
• C. c) 3 only.
  
• D. d) 2 only.

Answer 1

The correct option is B b) 4 only.


Ans: B
Article 75- The President should appoint the leader of the majority party or alliance which is in majority in the Lower house(Loksabha)as the Prime Minister of India. However, when no party or alliance enjoys majority, the President enjoys the discretion to appoint the leader of the single largest party or alliance as the Prime Minister. But he has to seek a vote of confidence in the Lower House of the Parliament with in a month.