- The Prime Minister is appointed by the President, not elected by Parliament. The President appoints the leader of the majority party in the Lok Sabha. - Ministers are appointed by the President based on the Prime Minister's advice. - The Prime Minister and other ministers hold office during the "pleasure of the President," which in practice means they must maintain the confidence of the Lok Sabha.
Consider the following statements : I. Prime Minister is elected by the Parliament in India. II. Ministers are appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister. III. The Prime Minister shall hold office during the pleasure of the President. Select the correct statements from the codes given below : Codes : I and II II and III I and III I, II and III
Asked in Sr. Teacher Gr II (Sanskrit Edu.) Exam 2018 3 2018 · Sr. Teacher Gr II (Sanskrit Edu.) Exam 2018 4 2018 · Topic: The Council of Ministers (Constitutional Provisions: Articles 74 and 75)
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