Which articles deal with the relationship between the President and the PM?

a. Article 74

b. Article 75 (a)

c. Article 78

d. All of the above

ANSWER: All of the above

Explanation:

The constitutional provisions dealing with the relationship between the President and the Prime Minister are -

Article 74 - There shall be a council of ministers with the Prime Minister at the head to aid and advise the President who shall, in the exercise of his functions, act in accordance with such advice.

However, the President may require the council of ministers to reconsider such advice and the President shall act in accordance with the advice tendered after such reconsideration.

Article 75 (a) - The Prime Minister shall be appointed by the President and the other ministers shall be appointed by the president on the advice of the Prime Minister;

Article 75 (b) - The ministers shall hold office during the pleasure of the president; and

Article 75 (c) - The council of ministers shall be collectively responsible to the House of the People.

Article 78 - It shall be the duty of the Prime Minister -

a) to communicate to the President all decisions of the council of ministers relating to the administration of the affairs of the Union and proposals for legislation;

b) to furnish such information relating to the administration of the affairs of the Union and proposals for legislation as the President may call for; and

c) if the President so requires, to submit for the consideration of the council of ministers any matter on which a decision has been taken by a minister but which has not been considered by the council.