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Which one of the following statements is not correct?

A.
All executive actions of the Government of India are taken in the name of the President of India.
B.
The President of India appoints a person as Attorney General of India provided she/he is qualified to be a Judge of the Supreme Court or a High Court.
C.
The total number of Ministers in the Council of Ministers cannot exceed ten percent of the total number of members of the House of People.
D.
The President of India is bound to act as per the advice tendered by the Council of Ministers.

Solution:

The correct answer is Option 3.Article 77All executive action of the Government of India shall be expressed to be taken in the name of the President.Orders and other instruments made and executed in the name of the President shall be authenticated in such manner as may be specified in rules to be made by the President, and the validity of an order or instrument which is so authenticated shall not be called in question on the ground that it is not an order or instrument made or executed by the President.The President shall make rules for the more convenient transaction of the business of the Government of India, and for the allocation among Ministers of the said business.The Attorney General of IndiaThe Attorney General of India is appointed by the President of India under Article 76 (1) of the Constitution and holds office till the pleasure of the President of India.The person who is appointed as AG of India should be qualified to be appointed a judge of the Supreme Court. That means, he should be a citizen of India and a judge of some high court for five years or an advocate of some high court for ten years or should be an eminent jurist, in the opinion of the president.91st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003:Made the following provisions to limit the size of the Council of Ministers, debar defectors from holding public offices, and strengthen the anti-defection law:The total number of ministers, including the Prime Minister, in the CentralCouncil of Ministers, shall not exceed 15% of the total strength of the LokSabha. Hence, Option 3 is correct.Important PointsThe President is bound to act according to the advice tendered by the council of ministers.Through the 42nd Amendment Act ( also known as mini-constitution ), The President was made bound by the advice of the council of ministers headed by the PM.Through the 44th amendment act, The President was empowered to return the matter to the council of ministers for reconsideration, but when returned after reconsideration, the President is bound to accept it.

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