Which of the following DOES NOT form a part of the duties of the Prime Minister as regards the…
Article 78(a) covers communication of Council decisions on Union administration and proposals for legislation. Article 78(b) requires furnishing requested information on…
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Which of the following DOES NOT form a part of the duties of the Prime Minister as regards the furnishing of information to the President under the provisions of Article 78 of the Constitution of India?
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Correct answer C
Article 78(a) covers communication of Council decisions on Union administration and proposals for legislation.
Article 78(b) requires furnishing requested information on Union administration and legislative proposals.
Article 78(c) requires referral to the Council of a matter decided by a Minister but not considered by the Council, if the President asks.
Article 78 does not impose a regular briefing schedule during an Emergency under Article 352.
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Option A
Communicating decisions of the Council of Ministers relating to Union administration is a duty under Article 78(a).
Option B
Providing requested information about administration and legislative proposals is a duty under Article 78(b).
Option C
A recurring Emergency briefing is not a specified duty under Article 78.
Option D
Referring the Minister’s decision to the Council at the President’s request is a duty under Article 78(c).
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