Elaborate how the Constitution makes the council of ministers headed by the prime minister the real executive authority in the Politico-administrative system of India.

Topic: Structure, Organization, and Functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary—Ministries and Departments of the Government

2. Elaborate how the Constitution makes the council of ministers headed by the prime minister the real executive authority in the Politico-administrative system of India. (150 Words)

Difficulty Level: Easy

Reference: Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Why the question:

The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 2 and mentioned as part of Mission-2022 Secure timetable

Key Demand of the question:

The importance of the Council of Ministers

Directive word:

Elaborate – Give a detailed account of the context. You must be defining key terms wherever appropriate and substantiate them with relevant associated facts

Structure of the answer:

Introduction:

Brief on the provisions for Council of Ministers in India

Body:

Demarcate the constitutional provisions based on broad functional categories of council of ministers, and elaborate on each article as to how the constitution provides for to make it the real executive authority

Conclusion:

A relevant closing statement