SSC Indian Polity and Civics Sample Paper NCERT Sample Paper-1

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    Which of the following is constitutionally obligatory on the part of Prime Minister of India?

    A)  The Prime Minister, if he happens to be a leader of a party not having the required majority should prove majority strength in both Houses of Parliament within the period stipulated by the President.

    B)  As the President is the Supreme Commander of the defence forces, the Prime Minister has to take all major decisions regarding defence only after prior approval of the President

    C)  The Prime Minister has to communicate to the president all decisions of Cabinet relating to Administration and proposals of administration.

    D)  As the Ministers are appointed by the President, the Prime Minister has to go by Presidential discretion in the allocation of business among Ministers,

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    [c] Article 78 in the Constitution of India. "Duties of Prime Minister as respects the furnishing of information to the President, etc. It shall be the duty of the Prime Minister. [a] To communicate to the President all decisions of the Council of Ministers relating to the administration of the affairs of the Union and proposals for legislation; [b] To furnish such information relating to the administration of the affairs of the Union and proposals for legislation as the President may call for; and [c] if the President so requires, to submit for the consideration of the Council of Ministers any matter, on which a decision has been taken by a Minister but which has not been considered by the Council."


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