Who handles the executive power of the central government?

Parliament

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President of India

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Cabinet

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Solution

The correct option is B President of India
The executive power of the Indian Union is vested in the President. The President is the Head of the State and the supreme commander of the Defence Forces of India. The President exercises his powers on the advice of the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers. He is also responsible for constituting of the judiciary.

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