Previous Year Question
The Prime Minister and other Ministers of the Union of India are appointed by the President under which Article of the Constitution of India?
Correct Answer: C
Detailed Solution
Article 75 of the Constitution of India deals with the appointment of the Prime Minister and other Union Ministers.
Under Article 75(1), the Prime Minister is appointed by the President, while the other Ministers are appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister.
It is important to understand the distinction in the method of appointment. The Constitution provides for the Prime Minister to be appointed directly by the President, whereas the other Ministers are appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister.
Other provisions of the same Article state that the Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha and that Ministers hold office during the pleasure of the President.
Remember:
Article 74 = Council of Ministers to aid and advise the President
Article 75 = Appointment of the Prime Minister and Ministers and other provisions relating to them