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UPSC 1996: Which one of the following statements is correct? The Prime Minister of India
(a)is free to choose his ministers only from among those who are members of either House of the Parliament
(b)can choose his cabinet colleagues after due counselling by the President of India in this regard
(c)has full discretion in the choice of persons who are to serve as ministers in his cabinet
(d)has only limited powers in the choice of his cabinet colleagues because of the discretionary power vested with the President of India
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (c) has full discretion in the choice of persons who are to serve as ministers in his cabinet
Under Article 75(1) & (2) of the Constitution, the President appoints ministers on the advice of the Prime Minister, and they must become members of Parliament within six months. Therefore the PM enjoys full discretion in selecting anyone he wishes for the cabinet, subject only to this parliamentary membership requirement; the President has no independent veto. ([licchavilyceum.com](https://licchavilyceum.com/upsc-civil-services-prelims-1996-solved-question-paper/))
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The correct answer is option (c): has full discretion in the choice of persons who are to serve as ministers in his cabinet. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 1996, GS Paper 1, as Question 69. It falls under Indian Polity > Union & State Executive.
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This question is rated "easy". It tests basic recall and most well-prepared aspirants should answer it correctly.
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