Question 1 - NCERT Questions - Chapter 4 Class 9 Political Science - Working of Institutions - Political Science

If you are elected as the President of India which of the following decision can you take on your own?

a. Select the person you like as Prime Minister.

b. Dismiss a Prime Minister who has a majority in Lok Sabha.

c. Ask for reconsideration of a bill passed by both the Houses.

d. Nominate the leaders of your choice to the Council of Ministers

Answer:

Explanation:

• All governmental activities take place in the name of the President.
  
  
• All major appointments are made in the name of the President.
  
  
• Al l international treaties and agreements are made in the name of the President.
  
  
• The President is the supreme commander of the defense forces of India.
  
  
• The President exercises all these powers only on the advice of the Council of Ministers. The President can only appoint the Prime Minister by his/her own will.

So, the correct answer is (c).