Question

Who among the following is not appointed by the President?
A. Prime Minister
B. Chief Justice of India
C. Election Commissioner
D. Speaker of Lok Sabha

Answer 1

Hint: According to Article 53 of the Indian constitution, the executive power of the nation is vested in the hands of the president and is exercised either directly or through his subordinate officers.

Complete answer:
The president of India has many powers- executive, judiciary, diplomatic, legislative and most important military power. The president has the power to appoint many ministers and people in other official government posts.
Option A- The President appoints the Prime Minister of India to her/his office. This is not the correct answer.
Option B- The Chief Justice of India and other judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts are also appointed by the president of India. Other judicial officers such as the Attorney General are also appointed by the president.
Option C- Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners are also appointed by the President. This is not the correct answer.
Option D- The Speaker of Lok Sabha is not elected by the president. S/he is elected by the members of the House of the Indian parliament for a term of five years.
Therefore “D. Speaker of Lok Sabha” is the correct answer.

Note: As per Article 71(1), President of India can be removed by the supreme court for committing electoral malpractices. The motion for impeachment can be passed when the president is seen to have violated the constitution of India.