CTET PAPER II 2018 · PYQ · Polity / Prime Minister · medium
Who elects the Prime Minister?
A.The Council of Ministers
B.The Chief Ministers
C.MPs✓ Correct
D.MPs and MLAs
Explanation
The Prime Minister of India is effectively elected by the Members of Parliament (MPs), specifically the Lok Sabha members. The leader of the majority party or coalition in the Lok Sabha is appointed as the Prime Minister by the President. While the President formally appoints, the MPs through their party choice effectively determine who becomes the PM.
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