Consider the following statements with regard to powers of Prime Minister PM 1 The PM can ask a mini...........

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Consider the following statements with regard to powers of Prime Minister (PM)

1. The PM can ask a minister to resign or advise the President to dismiss him in case of difference of opinion.

2. The PM advises the President with regard to summoning and proroguing of the sessions of the Parliament.

3. The PM can recommend dissolution of the Lok Sabha to President at any time.

Which of the above statement[s] is/are correct?.

1 only

2&3 only

1&2 only

1,2&3 only

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Explanation:

The powers and functions of Prime Minister :
In Relation to Council of Ministers :
The Prime Minister enjoys the following powers as head of the Union council of ministers:
1. He recommends persons who can be appointed as ministers by the president. The President can appoint only those persons as ministers who are recommended by the Prime Minister.
2. He allocates and reshuffles various portfolios among the ministers.
3. He can ask a minister to resign or advise the President to dismiss him in case of difference of opinion.
4. He presides over the meeting of council of ministers and influences its decisions.
5. He guides, directs, controls, and coordinates the activities of all the ministers.
6. He can bring about the collapse of the council of ministers by resigning from office.