Indian Polity PYQ 103 of 375 · The President

Who is the Executive Head of State in India?

  1. APresident
  2. BPrime Minister
  3. CLeader of the Opposition
  4. DChief Secretary, Government of India

44th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2000

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Correct answer: (a) President

Explanation

According to Article 53(1), the executive power of the Union shall be vested in the President, and shall be exercised in accordance with the Constitution, either directly or through officers subordinate to the President. Thus, the President is the Executive Head of the Indian Union.

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