History & Civics
During a hung assembly when no party gets the majority, the President appoints the Prime Minister. What power is the President exercising?
- Legislative
- Executive
- Discretionary
- Judicial
President & Vice-President
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Answer
Discretionary
Reason — The President uses discretionary judgement to appoint the Prime Minister when no party has a clear majority in the Lok Sabha.
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