Consider the following statements: 1. The Constitution does not contain any specific procedure for the selection and appointment of the Prime Minister. 2. Article 75 says only that the Prime Minister shall be appointed by the president. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation: The Constitution does not contain any specific procedure for the selection and appointment of the Prime Minister.

Article 75 says only that the Prime Minister shall be appointed by the president.
However, this does not imply that the president is free to appoint any one as the Prime Minister.

Source: Laxmikanth’s Polity