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4(i)
The Prime Minister is the executive head of the country. With reference to the Prime Minister and his Cabinet, answer the following question:
On whose advice are the Cabinet Ministers appointed?
Topic: Appointment of ministers
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Answer
Exam answer
The Cabinet Ministers are appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister.
Explanation
One mark for one precise sentence. Both halves matter: the President APPOINTS, but only on the ADVICE of the Prime Minister — which is why the Prime Minister is said to make the Cabinet. The Prime Minister himself is appointed by the President, who by convention calls the leader of the majority party in the Lok Sabha. Keep the two appointments distinct.
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