Multiple choice

Under which of the following conditions can the President of India exercise his discretionary powers?

  1. When no party has majority in the Lok Sabha and he has to choose a Prime Minister.
  2. When there is a dispute between the Prime Minister and the Cabinet.
  3. When the ruling party loses its majority in the Lok Sabha and recommends for dissolution of the House.
  4. When he decides to refer the advice of the Union Cabinet back for reconsideration.

  1. Only 1 and 3

  2. Only 1, 3 and 4

  3. Only 2 and 3

  4. Only 1 and 4
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B Correct answer
Explanation

According to the Indian Constitution, the President does not have the power to use his discretion in case of a dispute between the Prime Minister and the Cabinet.

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