The Constitution of India vests the executive power of the Union of India in the _____________.
A
President
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B
Parliament
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C
Council of Ministers
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D
Prime Minister
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Solution
The correct option is A President The constitutional head of the Executive of the Union is the President. As per Article 79 of the Constitution of India, the council of the Parliament of the Union consists of the President and two Houses are known as the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) and the House of the People (Lok Sabha). The executive power of the Union is vested in the President and is exercised by him either directly or through officers subordinate to him in accordance with the Constitution.