[Solved] The President of India has the discretionary power to –

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Q.	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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