Match List-I (Constitutional Articles concerning the Union Executive) with List-II (Respective Specific Provisions) and select the correct matching code:
- Article 74(1)President's power to require Council of Ministers to reconsider advice once
- Article 75(1A)Cap on total strength of Council of Ministers at 15% of Lok Sabha membership
- Article 77(3)President makes rules for allocation of business among Ministers
- Article 78(b)Duty of PM to furnish information relating to Union administration upon President's call
Answer
Article 74(1) corresponds to the President's power to require reconsideration of ministerial advice; Article 75(1A) corresponds to the 15% numerical limit on the Council of Ministers relative to Lok Sabha membership; Article 77(3) corresponds to the President making rules for government business allocation; and Article 78(b) corresponds to the Prime Minister's duty to furnish administrative information to the President.
Article 74(1) establishes the aid and advice rule with the reconsideration proviso added by the 44th Amendment. Article 75(1A) fixes the 15% Lok Sabha ceiling on the Council of Ministers under the 91st Amendment. Article 77(3) grants the President authority to make rules of business allocation. Article 78(b) specifies the PM's obligation to supply administrative information requested by the President.
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Key Concept
Constitutional Articles governing the Union Executive, Ministerial Responsibility, and Executive Business Conduct