Question

Which of these are included in the Prime Minister's duties?

1. Formulating domestic and foreign policies
2. Advises the President to dissolve the Lok Sabha
3. Acts as a link between the Cabinet and the President and between the Cabinet and the Parliament
4. Determining the size of the cabinet

• A. None of these
• B. All of these
• C. ii only
• D. iii, iv

Answer 1

Answer:

B. All of these

Power and Function of Prime Minister
The Prime Minister of India serves the country by following various functions. He performs his functions taking responsibilities as:

• The leader of the Country: The Prime Minister of India is the Head of the Government of India.
  Portfolio allocation: The Prime Minister has the authority to assign portfolios to the Ministers.
• Chairman of the Cabinet: The Prime Minister is the chairman of the cabinet and presides the meetings of the Cabinet. He can impose his decision if there is a crucial opinion difference among the members.
• Official Representative of the country: The Prime minister represents the country for high-level international meetings.
• The link between the President and the Cabinet: The Prime Minister acts as the link between President and cabinet. He communicates all decisions of the Cabinet to the President which is related to the administration of the affairs of the Union and proposals for legislation.
• Head: The Prime Minister is the head of Nuclear Command Authority, NITI Aayog, Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space and Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions.
• Chief Advisor: He acts as the chief advisor to the President