Which one of the following statements is not correct regarding the Pre

Which one of the following statements is not correct regarding the President of India ?

[amp_mcq option1=”The President of India is part of the Parliament.” option2=”The President of India can on his own dismiss a Union Minister for misconduct.” option3=”The President of India can ask the Union Council of Ministers to re-consider its advice given to him.” option4=”The President of India can pardon a person sentenced to death.” correct=”option2″]

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UPSC Combined Section Officer – 2021-22

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The correct answer is B) The President of India can on his own dismiss a Union Minister for misconduct.

Union Ministers hold office during the pleasure of the President (Article 75(2)). However, this ‘pleasure’ is exercised by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister. The President cannot dismiss a minister at his own discretion. The Prime Minister can advise the President to dismiss a minister, and the President is bound by this advice.

A) The President is an integral part of the Parliament (Article 79). C) The President can ask the Council of Ministers to reconsider their advice, but must act on the reconsidered advice (Article 74 as amended by 44th Amendment). D) The President has the power to pardon, including commuting a death sentence (Article 72).

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