Political Science · Indian Polity
Which are discretionary powers of the President?
- 1. Appointing the PM when no party or coalition has a majority in the Lok Sabha
- 2. Dissolving the Lok Sabha before its term when the government has lost the confidence of the House
- 3. Keeping a passed bill without acting on it for an indefinite period (pocket veto)
- 4. Sending back the advice of the Council of Ministers for reconsideration
A1, 2 and 3
B2, 3 and 4
C1 and 3
D1, 2, 3 and 4 ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) 1, 2, 3 and 4 — All four are situational or discretionary powers of the President, so the answer is 1, 2, 3 and 4.
Explanation
★All four are situational or discretionary powers of the President, so the answer is 1, 2, 3 and 4.
★When no party has a clear majority, the President uses discretion to appoint the Prime Minister.
★The President may dissolve the Lok Sabha when a government has lost the confidence of the House.
★The President may hold a bill indefinitely without acting on it, the pocket veto.
★The President may also send the advice of the Council of Ministers back once for reconsideration.
★These are areas where the President can act with some independent judgement.
★So all four reflect the discretionary scope of the office.
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