Q. Consider the following statements
1. The President is entitled to declare war or conclude a treaty.
2. The President appoints the chiefs of the service branches of the armed forces.
3. International treaties and agreements which are negotiated and concluded by the President does not need approval of the Parliament.
How many statements given above are correct?
Exp) Option b is the correct answer.
In India the executive powers of the Union shall be vested in the President and shall be exercised by him either directly or through the officers subordinate to him in accordance with the Constitution.
Statement 1 and 2 are correct: As head of State, the President is the supreme Commander of the Armed Forces of India and is entitled to declare war or conclude a treaty. The President can declare war or conclude peace, on the advice of the Union Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister. He also appoints the chiefs of the service branches of the armed forces.
Statement 3 is incorrect: All international treaties and agreements are negotiated and concluded on behalf of the President. However, in practice, such negotiations are usually carried out by the Prime Minister along with his Cabinet. Also, such treaties are subject to the approval of the Parliament. The President represents India in international forums and affairs where such a function is chiefly ceremonial
