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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?
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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?

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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