Question

Which of the following statements are correct with respect to Prime Minister?

1. He recommends persons who can be appointed as ministers by the president.

2. He presides over the meeting of council of ministers.

3. He can bring about the collapse of the council of ministers by resigning from office.

Select the correct option from the codes given below:

• A. Only 1
• B. Only 1 & 2
• C. Only 3
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

Answer:

D. All of the above

The Prime Minister of India 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. He guides, directs, controls, and coordinates the activities of all the ministers. He is also empowered to bring about the collapse of the council of ministers by resigning from office. Therefor all the statements are correct.