Indian Polity PYQ 105 of 375 · The President

Who of the following has been vested with the executive powers of the central government under the constitution of India?

  1. APresident of India
  2. BPrime Minister of India
  3. CCentral Cabinet
  4. DAll the above

42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997-98

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Correct answer: (a) President of India

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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