UPSC Indian Polity and Civics The Union Judiciary Question Bank Union Government

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    Which one of the following statements about the duties of Prime Minister is correct?

    A) Is free to choose his minister only from among members of either House of the Parliament

    B) Can choose his cabinet after consulting the President of India.

    C) Has full discretion in the choice of persons who are to serve as ministers in his cabinet

    D) Has only limited power in the choice of his cabinet colleagues because of the discretionary powers vested the President of India

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    PM has complete discretion to choose his ministers in the Cabinet not necessarily from the two Houses of Parliament but can also choose any other person. That person should become member of either house within 6 months from the date he enters the office.


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