Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists: List I List II (Article of the Constitution) (Content) I. Article 54 A) Election of the President of India II. Article 75 B) Appointment of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers III. Article 155 C) Appointment of the Governor of a State IV. Article 164 D) Appointment of the Chief Minister and Council of Ministers of a State E) Composition of Legislative Assemblies
- AI-A, II-B, III-C, IV-DCorrect
- BI-A, II-B, III-D, IV-E
- CI-B, II-A, III-C, IV-E
- DI-B, II-A, III-D, IV-C
Explanation
The correct answer is A because each article matches its respective constitutional provision as follows:
Article 54 deals with the election of the President of India by an electoral college.
Article 75 specifies that the Prime Minister shall be appointed by the President and other ministers shall be appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister.
Article 155 states that the Governor of a State shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal.
Article 164 provides for the appointment of the Chief Minister by the Governor and other ministers on the advice of the Chief Minister.
Since each Roman numeral matches the corresponding letter in sequence I-A, II-B, III-C, and IV-D, option A is the correct choice.
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