[Solved] According to the Indian Constitution, the Ministers shall hold office during the pleasure of the –

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Q.	According to the Indian Constitution, the Ministers shall hold office during the pleasure of the –
A.	President of India
B.	Prime Minister of India
C.	Parliament
D.	Supreme Court
Answer» A. President of India
Explanation: The Indian Constitution, vests in the President of India, all the executive powers of the Central Government. The President appoints the Prime Minister, the person most likely to command the support of the majority in the Lok Sabha (usually the leader of the majority party or coalition). The President then appoints the other members of the Council of Ministers, distributing portfolios to them on the advice of the Prime Minister. The Council of Ministers remains in power during the 'pleasure' of the President. In practice, however, the Council of Ministers must retain the support of the Lok Sabha.

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