2025 · Q28
From amongst the following, identify the correct option that captures the changes made in Article 74(1) of the Constitution of India through the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976.
- aExecutive powers of the Union shall be vested with the President of India.
- bThe Prime Minister has the duty to brief the President about decisions of the Council of Ministers.
- cThe President shall exercise his/her functions on the advice of the Council of Ministers, headed by the Prime Minister.
- dThe President shall have the right to summon or prorogue the Houses of the Parliament.
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- AExecutive powers of the Union shall be vested with the President of India.
- BThe Prime Minister has the duty to brief the President about decisions of the Council of Ministers.
- CThe President shall exercise his/her functions on the advice of the Council of Ministers, headed by the Prime Minister.
- DThe President shall have the right to summon or prorogue the Houses of the Parliament.
Explanation
The 42nd Amendment Act, 1976 amended Article 74(1) to add that the President shall, in the exercise of his functions, act in accordance with the advice of the Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister — making ministerial advice binding. Option (a) reflects Article 53, option (b) reflects Article 78(a), and option (d) reflects Article 85, none of which were changed by the 42nd Amendment in this context. Hence option (c) is correct.