Q. Which one of the following provisions are mentioned in the Constitution of India?

[A] The Prime Minister has the power of allocation of portfolios among the ministers.

[B] When the Prime Minister resigns, the Council of Ministers gets dissolved.

[C] All the principal policy announcements of the government are made by the Prime Minister.

[D] Prime Minister shall communicate to the President all decisions of the Council of Ministers relating to the administration of the affairs of the union.

Answer: D
Notes:

Exp) Option d is the correct answer.

Option a is incorrect. Constitution does not specify any powers and functions of Prime Minister.

Option b is incorrect. Constitution does not specify When Prime Minister shall resign, it is based on parliamentary convention, practices and court judgements.

Option c is incorrect. As a Leader of The Prime Minister is the leader of the Lower House. In this capacity, he announces government policies on the floor of the House. But again, this is not mentioned in Constitution.

Option d is correct. Under Article 78, It shall be the duty of the Prime Minister 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.

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