Multiple choice

Which one of the following executive functions of the council of minister has been wrongly listed?

  1. it formulates the executive policy of the country

  2. it coordinates the policies programmes and activities of the various departments

  3. it plays an important role in filling up various political judicial and ambassadorial assignment

  4. it plays an important role in the election of the president
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The President of India is elected by an electoral college consisting of elected members of Parliament and State Legislative Assemblies, not by the Council of Ministers. The Council's actual roles include policy formulation, inter-departmental coordination, and advisory functions for appointments.

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