Indian Polity
mediumQ. No. 15789-ministers-hold-office-during-the-pleasure-of
Ministers hold office during the pleasure of —
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AThe Chief Justice
BThe President
CThe Speaker
DThe Prime Minister
Correct Answer: The PresidentYour Answer: B
Explanation
Correct (B): Article 75(2) says ministers hold office during the President's pleasure — exercised in practice on the PM's advice. Why others wrong: (D) the PM can advise dismissal but the formal pleasure is the President's; (C) & (A) the Speaker and CJI have no role in ministerial tenure.
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