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 regular tenure when the government has lost the confidence of the house

3.Keeping a passed bill pending without action for an indefinite period

4.Sending back the advice of the council of ministers for reconsideration

5.Withholding assent to a bill passed by a state legislature and reserved by the Governor

A1, 2, 3 and 5

B1, 2, 3 and 4

C1, 3 and 5

D1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

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