Consider the following statements:1. The Executive Power of the Union of India is vested in the Prime Minister.2. The Prime Minister is the ex Officio Chairman of the Civil Services Board.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
✓ Correct answer: d) Neither 1 nor 2
ExplanationStatement 1 is incorrect: As per the Article 53(1), the executive power of the Union shall be vested in the President and shall be exercised by him either directly or through officers subordinate to him in accordance with this Constitution.Statement 2 is incorrect: The Cabinet Secretary is the top- most executive official and senior-most civil servant of the Government of India and he/she is the ex-officio head of the Civil Services Board.128
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