When can a President use his descretion in appointing the Prime Minister?

In all circumstances

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In no circumstances

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Only when the Lok Sabha has been dissolved

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When no political party enjoys a clear majority in the Lok Sabha

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Solution

The correct option is D When no political party enjoys a clear majority in the Lok Sabha
Article 75 of the Constitution provides that the Prime Minister shall be appointed by the President but the President has to appoint the leader of the majority party in Lok Sabha as the Prime Minister. But when no party has a clear majority in the Lok Sabha the President can exercise his personal discretion in the appointment of Prime Minister.

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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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