When can a President use his discretion in appointing the Prime Minister ?

Answer : A

Explanation

The President can act on his discretion (that is, without the advice of the ministers) in the appointment of Prime Minister when no party has a clear majority in the Lok Sabha or when the Prime Minister in office dies suddenly and there is no obvious successor.

The Chief Minister of a Union Territory where such a set up exists, is appointed by the

Answer : A

Explanation

The Governors and Lieutenant Governors/Administrators of the states and union territories of India have similar powers and functions at the state level as that of the President of India at Union level. Governors exist in the states while lieutenant governors exist in union territories and in the National Capital Territory of Delhi.