Question
GSMediumPrelims 2015Indian Polity

Consider the following statements:

  1. The Executive Power of the Union of India is vested in the Prime Minister.
  2. The Prime Minister is the ex officio Chairman of the Civil Services Board.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Explanation

Statement 1 is incorrect: Article 53(1) vests the executive power of the Union in the President, not the Prime Minister. However, under Article 74(1), the President exercises constitutional functions on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister. Thus, while the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers constitute the real executive in India's parliamentary system, the Union's executive power is formally vested in the President.

Statement 2 is incorrect: The Prime Minister is not the ex officio Chairman of the Civil Services Board. The Cabinet Secretary chairs the Central Civil Services Board.

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