2016 · Q91
Consider the following statements about the President of India:
- 1The President has the right to address and send message to the Council of Ministers to elicit specific information
- 2The President can call for information relating to proposals for legislation
- 3All decisions of the Council of Ministers relating to administration of the Union must be communicated to the President Which of the statements given above are correct?
General KnowledgeIndian Polity and Governance
- A1 and 3 only
- B2 and 3 only
- C1 and 2 only
- D1, 2 and 3
Explanation
All three statements reflect Article 78 of the Constitution. The Prime Minister must communicate to the President all decisions of the Council of Ministers relating to the administration of the Union (3) and furnish such information relating to the administration and proposals for legislation as the President may call for (2). Further, if the President so requires, the Prime Minister must submit for the Council's consideration any matter decided by a Minister but not considered by the Council (1). All three statements are correct, option (D).