HomeTestsSearchRankProfile
mediumMCQGovernment Exams2026Indian Polity
1 mark

When can a President use his discretion in appointing the Prime Minister?

  1. A
    When no political party enjoys a clear majority in Lok Sabha
  2. B
    Only when the Lok Sabha has been dissolved
  3. C
    Under all circumstances the President faces
  4. D
    Under no circumstances

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

The President of India exercises situational discretion in the appointment of the Prime Minister when no single political party or pre-poll alliance commands a clear majority support in the Lok Sabha, or when a sitting Prime Minister dies suddenly in office without an obvious successor.

Practice this question

Try it yourself before checking the explanation above.

When can a President use his discretion in appointing the Prime Minister?
A
When no political party enjoys a clear majority in Lok Sabha
B
Only when the Lok Sabha has been dissolved
C
Under all circumstances the President faces
D
Under no circumstances

Share This Question

PolityExecutivePresident Powers

Related Questions

easyMCQ

Which one of the following statements is true?

easyMCQ

Which of the following statements is not correct?

easyMCQ

Which one of the following statements is correct?

easyMCQ

The product formed by the reaction of an aldehyde with a primary amine is:

easyMCQ

Which part of the tobacco plant is infected by Meloidogyne incognita?

easyMCQ

The term ecosystem was coined by:

Ready for a Full Test?

Practice with timed mock tests and track your performance across Indian Polity.

Browse TestsLeaderboard

Discussion