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Why is the Prime Minister in India not directly elected by the people? Choose the most appropriate answer and give reasons for your choice.

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(a) In a Parliamentary democracy, only the leader of the majority panty in the Lok Sabha can become the Prime Minister. (b) Lok Sabha can remove the Prime Minister and the council of Minister even before the expiry of their term. (c) Since the Prime Minister is appointed by the president, there is no need for it. (d) Direct election of the Prime Minister will involve lot of expenditure on election. (a) This ensures that the people's choice is respected. The leader having led his party to victory becomes the Prime Minister.