Multiple choice

Who in India is legally competent to declare war or conclude peace treaty?

  1. The Prime Minister

  2. Council of Ministers

  3. The President

  4. The Parliament

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Explanation

Under Article 53 of the Indian Constitution, the executive power of the Union is vested in the President, who is empowered to declare war and conclude peace treaties. While the President acts on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister, constitutionally, these powers are formally exercised by the President, not Parliament or the Prime Minister directly.

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