Question

Who presides over the meetings of the Council of Ministers?

• A. President of India
• B. Vice President of India
• C. Prime Minister
• D. Speaker of the Lok Sabha

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Prime Minister

The Prime Minister presides over the meetings of the Council of Ministers India has a Parliamentary system of government. Article 74 of the constitution says that there shall be a Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister at the head to aid and advise the President who shall, in the exercise of his functions, act in accordance with such advice. Here , the real executive power resides with the Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister and the President is only the nominal head.