Question

On the basis of the following features identify the correct option-
a. He/she is the real ruler of the country
b. He/she presides over the meeting of the cabinet
c. He/she has an important role in the management of foreign affairs
d. He/she is the ex-officio chairman of the planning commission

A. President
B. Prime Minister
C. Chief justice of Supreme Court
D. Governor

Answer 1

Hint: Article 75 of the Constitution of India, deals with the qualifications for the minister in the Union Council of Ministers.

Complete step by step answer:
The position of the prime minister is described as ‘primus inter pares’ which means the first among equals. The Prime Minister is considered as the real head of the nation. He/she is the supreme leader of the executive and thus also presides over the meeting of the cabinet. The role of the Prime Minister becomes even more important in foreign affairs since he/she represents his/her country. Prime minister is generally the senior-most member of cabinet in the executive of government in case of a parliamentary system. The union cabinet is headed by him/her. Article 84 of the Constitution of India, deals with qualification for member of Parliament.
Therefore, the correct answer is “B”.

Note: The Prime minister must have the confidence of the lower house of the parliament i.e. the Lok Sabha. If in a no confidence motion, the government loses, then the entire cabinet along with the Prime Minister has to resign.