Consider the following statements about the executive powers of the Indian President according to the Constitution and select the correct statements using the codes given below the statements:
1. He must exercise executive powers according to the Constitution (Article 53(1)).
2. Prime Minister will be appointed by the President (Article 75(1)).
3. He can appoint the ministers without the advice of the Prime Minister.
4. He has to abide by the advice of the Prime Minister in the appointment of ministers.
Codes:

Correct option is D

Statement 1 is correct.

Article 53(1): This article states that the executive powers of the Union are vested in the President, who must exercise them in accordance with the Constitution. This means the President cannot act arbitrarily but must follow the guidelines set by the Constitution. 

Statement 2 is correct.

Article 75(1): The President appoints the Prime Minister, but this is not an absolute power. In practice, the President appoints the leader of the majority party (or coalition) in the Lok Sabha as the Prime Minister. 

Statement 3 is incorrect.

The President cannot appoint ministers without the advice of the Prime Minister. According to Article 74, the President must act in accordance with the advice of the Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister. 

Statement 4 is correct.

The President must abide by the advice of the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers in the appointment of ministers. The President’s role in this process is largely ceremonial, with decisions made by the Prime Minister.