According to Article 74(1), who is at the head of the Council of Ministers?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Prime Minister.
According to Article 74(1) of the Indian Constitution, the Prime Minister is at the head of the Council of Ministers. The article states that there shall be a Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister as its head to aid and advise the President in the exercise of their functions. This ensures collective responsibility of the ministers to the Parliament, with the Prime Minister acting as the chief coordinator and leader of the government’s executive decisions.