{"id":2258,"date":"2024-04-26T04:21:34","date_gmt":"2024-04-25T22:51:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lotusarise.com\/qna\/?p=2258"},"modified":"2024-04-26T04:21:34","modified_gmt":"2024-04-25T22:51:34","slug":"q-consider-the-following-statements-118","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lotusarise.com\/qna\/upsc\/q-consider-the-following-statements-118","title":{"rendered":"Q. Consider the following statements:"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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  1. The Executive Power of the Union of India is\u00a0vested in the Prime Minister<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. The Prime Minister is the\u00a0ex-officio Chairman of the Civil Services Board<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • 1 only<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 2 only<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Both 1 and 2<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Neither 1 nor 2<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      Answer:<\/strong> (d) Neither 1 nor 2<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

      Notes:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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      • The\u00a0executive power of the Union is vested in\u00a0the\u00a0President<\/strong>, and is exercised by him either directly or through officers subordinate to him in accordance with the Constitution.\n
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        • Supreme command of defence forces<\/strong>\u00a0of the Union also vests in him.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Article 53(1)<\/strong>\u00a0of the constitution vests the executive power of the union in the President.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • For this purpose,\u00a0ministers are deemed to be officers subordinate to him.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • The Council of Ministers exercises the real executive power in the name of the President.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • All executive decisions are taken in the name of the President (Article 77).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • The Cabinet\u00a0Secretary\u00a0is the ex-officio chairman\u00a0of the Civil Services Board<\/strong>,\u00a0the Cabinet Secretariat, the Indian Administrative Service (IAS)<\/strong>, and the head of all civil services under the rules of business of the Government of India.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
          Prime Minister<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
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          • A\u00a0Prime Minister is the head of government<\/strong>\u00a0in India\u2019s political setup. He is the\u00a0de facto head of state.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • The Prime Minister is appointed by the\u00a0President\u00a0of India and is the\u00a0leader of the party or coalition that holds the majority of seats in the Lok Sabha<\/strong>, the lower house of India\u2019s parliament.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • The Prime Minister is\u00a0responsible for the administration<\/strong>\u00a0of the government and serves as the\u00a0chief spokesperson<\/strong>\u00a0for the government\u2019s policies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Under Article 75,<\/strong>\u00a0the\u00a0Council of Ministers\u00a0shall be appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Also, Article 74(1)<\/strong>\u00a0states that there shall be a Council of Ministers with a Prime Minister at the head to aid and advise the President. Thus, other ministers work under the direction of the Prime Minister.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • The\u00a0powers of the Prime Minister\u00a0<\/strong>of India can be broadly categorized into the following:\n
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            • Executive powers:<\/strong>\u00a0The Prime Minister is the\u00a0head of the Union Council of Ministers<\/strong>\u00a0and is responsible for the administration of the government. He presides over cabinet meetings and coordinates the activities of the various ministries and departments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Legislative powers:\u00a0<\/strong>The Prime Minister is a\u00a0member of the Lok Sabha or the Rajya Sabha<\/strong>\u00a0and can participate in the proceedings of either house. He advises the President on the summoning and prorogation of the parliament sessions and dissolution of Lok Sabha.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Diplomatic powers:\u00a0<\/strong>The Prime Minister represents India in the international arena and conducts negotiations with foreign countries. He also receives foreign diplomats and dignitaries on behalf of the President.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Emergency\u00a0powers:\u00a0<\/strong>In times of national emergency, the Prime Minister advises the President on the measures to be taken to protect the security of India.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Appointment powers:\u00a0<\/strong>The Prime Minister (and the Council of Ministers) advises the President with respect to the appointments to the higher judiciary and key administrative posts such as the\u00a0Governors, the\u00a0Chief Election Commissioner, the\u00a0Comptroller and Auditor General of India, and the\u00a0Attorney General of India.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Financial powers:<\/strong>\u00a0The Prime Minister is responsible for the overall economic and financial management of the country. His\/her government presents the annual budget to the parliament and ensures it is passed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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