Indian Polity & Constitution
Prime Minister of India
Head of government
Overview
The prime minister of India is the head of government of the Republic of India. Executive authority is vested in the prime minister and the Union Council of Ministers, despite the President of India being the nominal head of state. The prime minister has to be a member of one of the houses of bicameral Parliament of India, alongside heading the respective house. The prime minister and the cabinet are at all times responsible to the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Parliament.
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Questions about Prime Minister of India
What is Prime Minister of India?
The prime minister of India is the head of government of the Republic of India. Executive authority is vested in the prime minister and the Union Council of Ministers, despite the President of India being the nominal head of state. The prime minister has to be a member of one of the houses of bicameral Parliament of India, alongside heading the respective house.
Which exams cover Prime Minister of India?
Prime Minister of India is part of Indian Polity & Constitution, which appears in the syllabus of UPSC CSE, UPSC CAPF, NDA, CDS, AFCAT, SSC CGL and 58 more exams.