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Prime Minister of India is

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Elected
  2. Selected
  3. Nominated
  4. Appointed

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Appointed

Explanation: The correct answer is D. Appointed. In the Indian political system, the Prime Minister is formally appointed by the President of India under Article 75(1) of the Constitution. But this is not done randomly or by personal choice. The President appoints the leader of the party or coalition that has a majority in the Lok Sabha.