How many times may the President of India ask the Prime Minister to have an executive recommendation reconsidered by the Cabinet?​

Correct option is D

The correct answer is: (d) Only once

Explanation:

• According to the Indian Constitution, when the President of India receives a recommendation from the Prime Minister or the Cabinet, the President can ask the Prime Minister to reconsider the executive decision only once.

• If the Prime Minister does not alter the recommendation after reconsideration, the President is bound to accept the decision, as the President acts on the advice of the Council of Ministers, led by the Prime Minister.

Information Booster:

• Constitutional Provision: Under Article 74 of the Indian Constitution, the President shall act on the advice of the Council of Ministers. The President can request the reconsideration of the decision only once.

• Exception: The President cannot override the collective decision of the Cabinet if it is advised to him after reconsideration.

Additional Information:

• Prime Minister's Role: The Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers hold the executive power of the Government of India.

• Presidential Powers: The President's powers are mostly ceremonial and are exercised on the advice of the Cabinet, except in certain specific circumstances where the President can act independently.