Consider the following statements:The Executive Power of the Union of India is vested in the Prime M

Question

Consider the following statements:The Executive Power of the Union of India is vested in the Prime Minister.The Prime Minister is the ex Officio Chairman of the Civil Services Board.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

The 1st Statement is incorrect as all executive actions of the Government of India are formally taken in the name of the President.The second statement is also incorrect as the Cabinet Secretary is the ex officio chairman of the civil service board.Source Attribution: Polity M Laxmikant