WBCS.LIVE practice question

There is a Council of Ministers with the Prime Ministers as its head to advice the _______ who is the constitutional head of India.

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

Answer options

  1. King
  2. Home Minister
  3. Judge
  4. President

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: President

Explanation: The correct answer is D. President. In India, the Council of Ministers, headed by the Prime Minister, advises the President, who is the constitutional head of the country. Although the President is the formal executive authority, real executive powers lie with the Council of Ministers. The Prime Minister leads this council and is responsible for running the government. The President acts on the advice of the Council of Ministers in most matters. This system reflects the parliamentary form of government in India, where the President’s role is largely ceremonial.