The Prime Minister and the other Ministers of the Indian Union are appointed by the President under ______ of the Constitution of
India.
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SSC CPO 12th Dec 2019 Shift-1
Article 70
Incorrect AnswerArticle 79
Incorrect AnswerArticle 85
Incorrect AnswerArticle 75
Correct AnswerExplanation:
- Article 70: Deals with the discharge of the President’s functions in other contingencies, not about appointment of ministers.
- Article 79: Relates to the constitution of Parliament, stating that it consists of the President, Rajya Sabha, and Lok Sabha.
- Article 85: Refers to the President’s power to summon and prorogue Parliament and dissolve the Lok Sabha.
- Article 75 : Clearly states that the Prime Minister shall be appointed by the President and the other Ministers shall be appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister.
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