The Prime Minister is the head of the Council of Ministers and holds the effective power to choose ministers, whose appointment is formally made by the President on the PM's advice.
Which one of the following statements is correct? The Prime Minister of India
Asked in UPPCS Prelims 1996 · Topic: The Council of Ministers (Appointment of the Prime Minister)
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Answer: C. has full discretion in the choice of persons who are to serve as ministers in his cabinet
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