[Solved] Appointment of the members of the Council of Ministers is made by the President:

Q.	Appointment of the members of the Council of Ministers is made by the President:
A.	on the advice of the Prime Minister
B.	in his own discretion
C.	on the advice of the Vice- President
D.	on the basis of election results
Answer» A. on the advice of the Prime Minister

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