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The President of India has the discretionary power to – |
A. | impose President's Rule in a state |
B. | appoint the Prime Minister |
C. | appoint the Chief Election Commissioner |
D. | declare Financial Emergency |
Answer» B. appoint the Prime Minister | |
Explanation: The President of India can use discretionary powers under the following situations: (i) In appointing the Prime Minister from among the contenders when no single party attains majority after elections to the Lok Sabha; (ii) While exercising a pocket veto; (iii) Returning the Bill passed by the Parliament once for its reconsideration; etc. |
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