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Whom does the President appoint as the Prime Minister?

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Anyone he likes

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Leader of the majority party

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MP who has secured the largest number of votes

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None of the above

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The correct option is B Leader of the majority party
President appoints the prime minister. President cannot appoint any leader as Prime Minister, but only the leader of the majority party. In case there is no majority party, President has the discretion to appoint any leader of party as the Prime Minister whom he believes could form the government.

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