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When can the President of India use situational discretion in the appointment of the Prime Minister?

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

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The President of India exercises situational discretion in appointing the Prime Minister when no political party or pre-poll coalition secures a clear majority in the Lok Sabha after a general election, or when a ruling Prime Minister dies suddenly in office without a clear successor.

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When can the President of India use situational discretion in the appointment of the Prime Minister?
A
When no political party enjoys a clear majority in the Lok Sabha
B
Only when the Lok Sabha is dissolved
C
Faced by the President in all circumstances
D
Under no circumstances

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