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Role of the President in Coalition Governments

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Who appoints the Prime Minister in a coalition government?

  1. The President

  2. The Leader of the Largest Party

  3. The Leader of the Second Largest Party

  4. The Leader of the Third Largest Party

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The President of India appoints the Prime Minister, who is the head of the government.

What is the role of the President in a coalition government?

  1. To ensure that the government is formed according to the Constitution

  2. To provide guidance and support to the Prime Minister

  3. To resolve disputes between the coalition partners

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The President of India has a number of roles in a coalition government, including ensuring that the government is formed according to the Constitution, providing guidance and support to the Prime Minister, and resolving disputes between the coalition partners.

Can the President dismiss the Prime Minister?

  1. Yes

  2. No

  3. Only if the Prime Minister loses a vote of confidence in Parliament

  4. Only if the Prime Minister is found guilty of a crime

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The President of India can dismiss the Prime Minister, but only in certain circumstances, such as if the Prime Minister loses a vote of confidence in Parliament or if the Prime Minister is found guilty of a crime.

What is the role of the President in the formation of a coalition government?

  1. To invite the leader of the largest party to form a government

  2. To invite the leader of the second largest party to form a government

  3. To invite the leader of the third largest party to form a government

  4. To invite the leader of any party to form a government

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The President of India invites the leader of the largest party to form a government after a general election.

What is the role of the President in the dissolution of a coalition government?

  1. To dissolve the government if it loses a vote of confidence in Parliament

  2. To dissolve the government if the Prime Minister resigns

  3. To dissolve the government if the President believes that the government is not functioning properly

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The President of India can dissolve the government if it loses a vote of confidence in Parliament, if the Prime Minister resigns, or if the President believes that the government is not functioning properly.

What is the role of the President in the allocation of portfolios to ministers in a coalition government?

  1. To allocate portfolios to ministers based on their experience and qualifications

  2. To allocate portfolios to ministers based on the recommendations of the Prime Minister

  3. To allocate portfolios to ministers based on the recommendations of the coalition partners

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The President of India allocates portfolios to ministers in a coalition government based on their experience and qualifications, the recommendations of the Prime Minister, and the recommendations of the coalition partners.

What is the role of the President in the appointment of governors in a coalition government?

  1. To appoint governors based on their experience and qualifications

  2. To appoint governors based on the recommendations of the Prime Minister

  3. To appoint governors based on the recommendations of the coalition partners

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The President of India appoints governors in a coalition government based on their experience and qualifications, the recommendations of the Prime Minister, and the recommendations of the coalition partners.

What is the role of the President in the appointment of judges in a coalition government?

  1. To appoint judges based on their experience and qualifications

  2. To appoint judges based on the recommendations of the Prime Minister

  3. To appoint judges based on the recommendations of the coalition partners

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The President of India appoints judges in a coalition government based on their experience and qualifications, the recommendations of the Prime Minister, and the recommendations of the coalition partners.

What is the role of the President in the declaration of a national emergency in a coalition government?

  1. To declare a national emergency based on the advice of the Prime Minister

  2. To declare a national emergency based on the advice of the Cabinet

  3. To declare a national emergency based on the advice of the Parliament

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The President of India declares a national emergency in a coalition government based on the advice of the Prime Minister, the Cabinet, and the Parliament.

What is the role of the President in the imposition of President's Rule in a state in a coalition government?

  1. To impose President's Rule based on the advice of the Prime Minister

  2. To impose President's Rule based on the advice of the Cabinet

  3. To impose President's Rule based on the advice of the Parliament

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The President of India imposes President's Rule in a state in a coalition government based on the advice of the Prime Minister, the Cabinet, and the Parliament.

What is the role of the President in the dissolution of a state assembly in a coalition government?

  1. To dissolve a state assembly based on the advice of the Prime Minister

  2. To dissolve a state assembly based on the advice of the Cabinet

  3. To dissolve a state assembly based on the advice of the Parliament

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The President of India dissolves a state assembly in a coalition government based on the advice of the Prime Minister, the Cabinet, and the Parliament.

What is the role of the President in the appointment of a caretaker government in a coalition government?

  1. To appoint a caretaker government based on the advice of the Prime Minister

  2. To appoint a caretaker government based on the advice of the Cabinet

  3. To appoint a caretaker government based on the advice of the Parliament

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The President of India appoints a caretaker government in a coalition government based on the advice of the Prime Minister, the Cabinet, and the Parliament.

What is the role of the President in the formation of a new government after a general election in a coalition government?

  1. To invite the leader of the largest party to form a government

  2. To invite the leader of the second largest party to form a government

  3. To invite the leader of the third largest party to form a government

  4. To invite the leader of any party to form a government

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The President of India invites the leader of the largest party to form a government after a general election in a coalition government.

What is the role of the President in the dissolution of a coalition government?

  1. To dissolve the government if it loses a vote of confidence in Parliament

  2. To dissolve the government if the Prime Minister resigns

  3. To dissolve the government if the President believes that the government is not functioning properly

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The President of India can dissolve the government if it loses a vote of confidence in Parliament, if the Prime Minister resigns, or if the President believes that the government is not functioning properly.

What is the role of the President in the allocation of portfolios to ministers in a coalition government?

  1. To allocate portfolios to ministers based on their experience and qualifications

  2. To allocate portfolios to ministers based on the recommendations of the Prime Minister

  3. To allocate portfolios to ministers based on the recommendations of the coalition partners

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The President of India allocates portfolios to ministers in a coalition government based on their experience and qualifications, the recommendations of the Prime Minister, and the recommendations of the coalition partners.

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