- President appoints PM, grants pardons (including court-martial sentences), and issues orders for judge removal (after parliamentary process). - President decides on MP disqualification (under Art 102), but must act on ECI's advice, thus lacking discretion. - The question asks for a power not conferred or not conferred in the manner described (at discretion).
Which one of the following powers has **not** been conferred on the President of India?
Asked in UPSC CAPF 2021 · Topic: The President (Judicial Powers (including Pardoning Power))
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Answer: B. To decide at his/her discretion any question regarding disqualification of a Member of the Parliament
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