Question

Describe any six functions and powers of the Prime Minister of India ?

Answer 1

following are the functions of PM:

The first function of the Prime Minister is the formation of Cabinet.

Allocation of departments to the minsters is done by the Prime Minister.

The Prime Minister presides over the meetings of the cabinet.

The Prime Minister takes care of the departments and functions of the ministers.

He works as a link between the President and the cabinet.

He is the chief advisor to the President.

The Prime Minister uses the emergency rights of the President.

It is the responsibility of the Prime Minister to establish relations to do agreement and treaties with foreign countries.

Answer 2

The Prime Minister occupies a unique position of power and prestige. His powers and functions are:

1. He prepares the list of the council of ministers. The president cannot drop any name from this list;

2. The Prime Minister distributes the work to the different ministers;

3. He can dismiss an erring minister;

4. He presides over the meetings of the Cabinet;

5. He supervises and co-ordinates the working of various departments;

6. He is the main spokesman of the ministry;

7. He is a link between the council of ministers and the President.

8. He advises the President on the issue of making appointments;

9. He advises the President to dissolve the Lok Sabha