The President of India possesses the power to remove or recall officials such as Governors and Ambassadors. This power is exercised based on the advice of:​

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (B) the Union Council of Ministers

Explanation:

• As per Article 74 of the Indian Constitution, the President of India exercises executive powers only on the advice of the Union Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister. This includes the power to remove or recall officials like Governors and Ambassadors.

• The advice given by the Council of Ministers is binding on the President, in line with the doctrine of collective responsibility.

Information Booster:

• The President is a constitutional head and works in accordance with the advice given by the Union Council of Ministers.

• Governors are appointed by the President, but they act according to the advice of the Chief Minister of the respective state, in line with the principle of cooperative federalism.

• Ambassadors are appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister and the Union Cabinet.

Additional Information:

• Option A (a resolution passed by the Parliament): A resolution passed by Parliament is not required for the removal of Governors or Ambassadors; the power rests with the President on the advice of the Union Cabinet.

• Option C (the State Governments): The State Government’s advice is relevant for the Governor's functions within the state, but not for their removal, which is done by the President based on the Union Cabinet's advice.

• Option D (the Supreme Court of India): The Supreme Court does not play a role in advising the President regarding the removal or recall of officials.