The Prime Minister is the leader of the ruling party in the ______.

state

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Lok Sabha

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Rajya Sabha

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number of states

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Solution

The correct option is B Lok Sabha
The Prime Minister is the leader of the ruling party in the Lok Sabha. The Prime Minister is selected from the party which holds the majority in the Lok Sabha.

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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.

The President can make use of his discretionary powers

1. When there is a dispute between the Prime Minister and the cabinet

2. When there is no majority party in the Lok Sabha and he has to choose a Prime Minister

3. When the ruling party loses its majority in the Lok Sabha.

4. When he decides to refer the advice of the union cabinet back for reconsideration Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

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