In India the executive power of the Union is vested in _______.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. President.
In India, the executive power of the Union is vested in the President, as per Article 53 of the Indian Constitution. The President is the constitutional head of the country and exercises this power either directly or through officers subordinate to him. However, in practice, the President acts on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister, as stated in Article 74. This means that while the President is the formal head of the executive, the real authority lies with the elected government. This structure ensures a democratic distribution of executive powers.