Q. Which of the following powers are enjoyed by the Prime Minister?
1.He recommends persons who can be appointed as ministers by the president.
2.He allocates and reshuffles various portfolios among the ministers.
3.He can ask a minister to resign or advise the President to dismiss him in case of difference of opinion.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] Only three

[D] None

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation: The Prime Minister enjoys the following powers as head of the Union council of ministers:

  1. He recommends persons who can be appointed as ministers by the president. The President can appoint only those persons as ministers who are recommended by the Prime Minister.
  2. He allocates and reshuffles various portfolios among the ministers.
  3. He can ask a minister to resign or advise the President to dismiss him in case of difference of opinion.
  4. He presides over the meeting of the council of ministers and influences its decisions.

Source: Laxmikanth

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