Consider the following statements:
- The Executive Power of the Union of India is vested in the Prime Minister.
- The Prime Minister is the ex officio Chairman of the Civil Services Board.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Detailed Explanation:
❌ Statement 1 – Incorrect: The executive power of the Union is vested in the President of India under Article 53, not in the Prime Minister. The President exercises this power on the advice of the Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister.
❌ Statement 2 – Incorrect: There is no constitutional position called the Civil Services Board at the Union level, and the Prime Minister is not its ex officio Chairman. The Cabinet Secretary is the administrative head of the civil services.
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