Consider the following (i) The executive power of the Union of India is vested in the Prime Minister.

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Question

Consider the following:

(i) The executive power of the Union of India is vested in the Prime Minister.

(ii) The Prime Minister of India must be an elected member of the Lok Sabha.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  1. A. (i) Only
  2. B. (ii) only
  3. C. Both (i) and (ii)
  4. D. Neither (i) nor (ii) (Correct answer)

Correct Answer

Option D — Neither (i) nor (ii)

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Neither (i) nor (ii).

Key Points

  • Both statements are incorrect.
  • (i) The executive power of the Union is vested in the President of India (Article 53), not the Prime Minister.
  • (ii) The PM need not be a member of the Lok Sabha — they can be a member of the Rajya Sabha (e.g., H.D. Deve Gowda was a PM without being a member of either House initially).
  • The PM must be a member of either House of Parliament.

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