Question

According to the provision under Article 75 of the Constitution, what is true about the appointment of the Prime Minister of India?
A.He is appointed by the President of India
B.He is appointed by the Vice-President of India
C.Either A or B
D.Neither A nor B.

Answer 1

Hint: In India’s parliamentary system of government, the President serves as the head of the state or the nominal executive and the Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister serves as the head of the government or the real executive. The Indian legislative system is a bicameral one which means that there are two houses at the centre—the Lok Sabha or the House of People and the Rajya Sabha or the Council of States. The members of the lower house known as the Lok Sabha are elected directly by the people from constituencies around the country and two of its members are nominated by the President from among the Anglo-Indian community. After the Lok Sabha General Elections are held, the leader of the party or coalition which wins the most number of seats in the Lok Sabha is invited to form the Government and hold the office of the Prime Minister.

Complete step by step solution:
Option A: is correct. According to Article 75 of the Indian Constitution, the President appoints the Prime Minister and administers the oath of office and secrecy to the Prime Minister. If there is no clear majority for a party or coalition, the President enters into negotiations with the parties. The President also appoints the council of ministers with the advice of the Prime Minister. The Article also states that the ministers shall hold office during the pleasure of the President.
Option B: is incorrect. The Vice President is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
Options C and D: are incorrect

Note: The President is elected by the members of an electoral college consisting of the elected members of both the Houses of Parliament and the elected members of the legislative assembly of the states.