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    Which Article of the Constitution of India provides for a Council of Ministers which shall aid the President in the exercise of his functions?
    Question

    Which Article of the Constitution of India provides for a Council of Ministers which shall aid the President in the exercise of his functions?

    A.

    Article 74

    B.

    Article 78

    C.

    Article 79

    D.

    Article 80

    Correct option is A

    Article 74 states that there shall be a Council of Ministers, headed by the Prime Minister, to aid and advise the President, who shall act per such advice. This ensures that the President is a constitutional head while the real power lies with the Council of Ministers.
    ​Information Booster:
    • The President cannot act independently and must follow the advice of the Council of Ministers.
    • The Prime Minister is the head of the government, while the President is the ceremonial head.
    Additional Information:
    Article 78: Specifies duties of the Prime Minister towards the President.
    Article 79: Establishes Parliament of India.
    Article 80: Deals with the composition of the Rajya Sabha.

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