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The President of India has the discretionary power to
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- impose President’s Rule in a state
- appoint the Prime Minister
- appoint the Chief Election Commissioner
- declare Financial Emergency
Correct Option: B
The President of India can use discretionary powers under the following situations: (i) In appointing the Prime Minister from among the contenders when no single party attains majority after elections to the Lok Sabha; (ii) While exercising a pocket veto; (iii) Returning the Bill passed by the Parliament once for its reconsideration; etc.
