Who has to accept the choice of the Prime Minister in the matter of appointment and dismissal of Ministers?

President

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Vice-President

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Lok Sabha Speaker

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Leader of Opposition

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Solution

The correct option is A President
Apart from the appointment of the Prime Minister, the other ministers of the union cabinet are appointed or dismissed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister.

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If you are elected as the President of India which of the following decisions can you take on your own?

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(b) Dismiss a Prime Minister who has a majority in Lok-Sabha.

(d) Nominate the leaders of your choice to the Council of Ministers.

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(c)Since the Prime Minister is appointed by the President there is no need for it.

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