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Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India requires the Prime Minister of India to furnish information related to decisions of the Council of Ministers to the President of India?
The correct answer is Article 78.The Prime Minister of IndiaThe Prime Minister of India is the head of the government of India. According to Article 75 of the Indian Constitution, the President appoints the Prime Minister.Article 78 states that the Prime Minister communicates all decisions made by the council of members to the President. Hence, Option 1 is correct.The President can also refer to issues for the consideration of the council of members. The executive branch is also the central advisor to the President of India and the head of the Council of Ministers.The Prime Minister can be a representative of either of the two houses in the Indian Parliament, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, however, he must be a representative of an ideological group or an alliance with a greater stake in Lok Sabha.Additional InformationArticle 74 states that there shall be a Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister at the head to aid and advise the President.Article 75 mentions three things: the President appoints the PM and other ministers are appointed by the President on the advice of the PM; Ministers hold their office during the pleasure of the President; the Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha.Article 81 is related to the composition of the House of the People.
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