Multiple choice

The president selects as prime minister I. the leader of the party minister II. any one he whishes to III. the person who is in a position to win the confidence of the majority in Lok Sabha
IV. the leader of the party having a majority of seats in either Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha

  1. I only

  2. I or III

  3. III or IV

  4. I, III or IV
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The President appoints as Prime Minister the leader of the majority party in Lok Sabha (I), or any person who can demonstrate confidence of the Lok Sabha majority (III). The key is securing Lok Sabha confidence, not Rajya Sabha or arbitrary selection.

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