There shall be a/an ________ with the Prime Minister at the head to aid and advise the President in the exercise of his functions.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The Correct Answer is option 4 i.e. Council of Ministers.
According to Article 74(1) of the Indian Constitution, there shall be a Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister at its head to aid and advise the President in the exercise of his functions. This advice is binding on the President, ensuring that the real executive power lies with the elected representatives. The Council of Ministers includes the Cabinet Ministers, Ministers of State, and Deputy Ministers. This structure upholds the parliamentary form of government where the President is the nominal head, and the Prime Minister along with the Council of Ministers exercises the actual executive powers.
Other options :
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Council of States: Refers to the Rajya Sabha, part of Parliament, not the executive.
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Parliament: The legislative body, not meant to aid the President in daily functions.
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Attorney General for India: Legal advisor to the Government, not the executive body.