Which of the following is the constitutional head of the Government of India?
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President
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Prime Minister
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Chief Justice of India
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Attorney General
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Article 74(1) of the Indian Constitution explicitly states that there shall be a Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister at the head to aid and advise the President, who shall act in accordance with such advice. This makes the President the constitutional head while the Prime Minister is the real executive head.