Prime Minister's office (legal basis): On what basis does the office of the Prime Minister of India rest? Distinguish among constitutional, statutory, and purely conventional bases. Choose the correct basis.
General Knowledge
Indian Politics
Difficulty: Easy
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Answer
Correct Answer: Constitutional basis
Explanation
Given data
- Identify the source that creates the PM's office.
Concept/ApproachArticles 74–75 expressly provide for a Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister, which is a constitutional creation in India (unlike the UK's purely conventional origin).
Final AnswerConstitutional basis