Correct option is B
The Correct Answer is: (b) Article 74
Explanation:
Article 74 of the Indian Constitution deals with the Council of Ministers and their role in aiding and advising the President of India. According to this Article,
Article 74 of the Indian Constitution deals with the Council of Ministers and their role in aiding and advising the President of India. According to this Article,
"There shall be a Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister at the head to aid and advise the President who shall, in the exercise of his functions, act in accordance with such advice."
Information Booster:
- The 42nd Amendment Act (1976) made the President bound to act on the advice of the Council.
- The 44th Amendment Act (1978) allowed the President to once refer the advice back for reconsideration, but must act on the revised advice.
- The Council of Ministers includes the Prime Minister, Cabinet Ministers, Ministers of State, and Deputy Ministers.
This Article reflects the collective responsibility of the executive to the Lok Sabha.
Additional Information:
Article 72 – Deals with Pardoning powers of the President.
Article 78 – Lays down the duties of the Prime Minister in relation to the President.
Article 76 – Provides for the Attorney General of India, the highest law officer of the country.
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