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Who elects the Prime Minister?1. The Council of Ministers2. The Chief Ministers3. Members of Lok Sabha4. Members of Parliament and Members of Legislative Assembly

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : Members of Lok Sabha

The correct answer is Members of Parliament.

  • According to Article 75,
    • The Prime Minister shall be appointed by the President and the other Ministers shall be appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister.
    • The Minister shall hold office during the pleasure of the President.
    • The Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to the House of the People.
  • The speaker nominates a candidate, who is then elected to the prime minister by the members of parliament.
  • Prime Minister is the real executive authority that is the de facto executive.
  • President is the nominal executive authority that is the de jure executive.
  • The Prime Minister may be a member of any of the two houses of the Parliament.
  • The salary and allowances of the Prime Minister are determined by the parliament from time to time.


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