Indian Polity PYQ 108 of 375 · The President

President of India exercises his powers –

  1. AEither directly or through officers subordinate to him
  2. BThrough Ministers
  3. CThrough Prime Minister
  4. DThrough Cabinet
  5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above

60th to 62nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2016

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Correct answer: (a) Either directly or through officers subordinate to him

Explanation

According to the Indian Constitution, there shall be a President of India (Article 52). 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 [Article 53(1)].

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