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Indian Polity • Parliament & ExecutiveMedium

Under Article 75 of the Constitution, Union Ministers including those hailing from Kerala hold office during the pleasure of whom?

A. Prime Minister
B. President✓ Correct Answer
C. Speaker of the Lok Sabha
D. Parliament

💡 Solution & Explanation

Article 75(2) of the Constitution stipulates that Union Ministers hold office during the pleasure of the President, embodying the collective responsibility principle of the parliamentary executive. Although the President formally appoints and dismisses ministers, this authority is exercised exclusively on the binding advice of the Prime Minister. Constitutional provisions regarding executive tenure frequently appear in polity multiple-choice questions.

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