HES1 Q.17
- Option : C
- Explanation :
The Prime Minister is the leader of the majority party in the Lok Sabha and is appointed by the President accordingly.
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Option A: Nominated by the President
Incorrect. The President appoints but does not arbitrarily nominate; the PM must have majority support in the Lok Sabha. -
Option B: Elected by the Chief Ministers of States
Incorrect. There is no such process in the Constitution. -
Option C: Is the leader of the majority party of Lok Sabha
Correct. This is a basic principle of parliamentary democracy in India. -
Option D: Is the leader of the majority party of Rajya Sabha
Incorrect. The Lok Sabha decides the Prime Minister, not the Rajya Sabha.
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