Which body is responsible for the appointment of the Prime Minister of India? (2
Practice Questions
Q1
Which body is responsible for the appointment of the Prime Minister of India? (2022)
President
Parliament
Supreme Court
Council of Ministers
Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions
Which body is responsible for the appointment of the Prime Minister of India? (2022)
Step 1: Understand that India has a President and a Prime Minister.
Step 2: Know that the Prime Minister is the head of the government.
Step 3: Learn that the Prime Minister is usually the leader of the political party that has the most members in the Lok Sabha (the lower house of Parliament).
Step 4: Recognize that the President of India has the official power to appoint the Prime Minister.
Step 5: Conclude that the President appoints the Prime Minister based on who has the majority support in the Lok Sabha.
