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The provision that the Prime Minister shall be appointed by the President, and the other Ministers by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister, is contained in:

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Answer: Option B — Article 75(1)

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Article 75(1) provides that the Prime Minister shall be appointed by the President, and the other Ministers shall be appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister.

Appointment of the Prime Minister:

  • The Constitution does not lay down any specific procedure for the selection of the Prime Minister.
  • By convention, the President appoints the leader of the majority party (or coalition) in the Lok Sabha as the Prime Minister.
  • If no party has a clear majority, the President may use personal discretion in choosing the Prime Minister, and ask him or her to prove the majority in the Lok Sabha within a reasonable time.
  • A person who is not a member of Parliament can be appointed Prime Minister, but must become a member of either House within six months.

Other clauses of Article 75:

  • The Ministers hold office during the pleasure of the President.
  • The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha.
  • The President administers the oaths of office and secrecy to the Ministers.
  • A Minister who is not a member of either House of Parliament for six consecutive months ceases to be a Minister.

Related provisions:

  • Article 74(1): There shall be a Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister at its head to aid and advise the President, who shall act in accordance with such advice.
  • Article 78: It is the duty of the Prime Minister to communicate to the President all decisions of the Council of Ministers, and to furnish information when the President asks for it.
  • Article 53(1): The executive power of the Union is vested in the President.
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  • Articles 74(1), 78 and 53(1) deal with the Council of Ministers, the duties of the Prime Minister, and the executive power of the President respectively.

Quick tip

Remember: Article 75(1) = PM appointed by the President, other ministers on the PM's advice; Article 74(1) = Council of Ministers to aid and advise the President.

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