SSC CPO 2022 PYQ — Question 100

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. He can be removed if a no confidence motion is passed by both the house. 

• Article 75 of the Indian Constitution stipulates that the President appoints the Prime Minister.
• There is no specific procedure for his appointment.
• Article 74 (1) establishes the existence of a Council of Ministers, led by a Prime Minister, whose role is to assist and provide counsel to the President.
• Consequently, the Indian Constitution acknowledges the existence of a Council of Ministers.
• The President of India designates a Prime Minister who is either the head of the political party that possesses a majority of seats in the Lok Sabha or an individual capable of securing the confidence of the Lok Sabha by obtaining the backing of other political parties.
• The President has the authority to appoint a Prime Minister at their discretion, but this is permissible only in situations where no political party holds a definitive majority in the Lok Sabha.
• The Head of the Government of India is the Prime Minister.
• He possesses the power to allocate portfolios to the Ministers.
• He serves as the chairman of the cabinet and leads the meetings of the Cabinet.