Question

Who exercises real power, the President or the Prime Minister?

• A. The President of India
• B. The Prime Minister of India
• C. The two share equal power.
• D. The President is mostly more powerful than the Prime Minister, except when National Emergency is invoked.

Answer 1

The correct option is B The Prime Minister of India

The President is considered the Head of state. The central government makes all the decisions in the name of the President. According to the Constitution's 42nd amendment, President has to act on the advice of the Prime Minister and the Cabinet. The President has mostly ceremonial powers, while the Prime Minister exercises actual executive powers.