Q1
Who is India's ceremonial head of state?
AThe President
BThe Prime Minister
CThe Chief Minister
DThe Governor
CBSEClass 8 (CBSE)Social ScienceCh 6 · Topic 2
The Executive Branch
The executive branch of government is responsible for implementing laws and running the day-to-day administration, led by the President, Pri
Core concept
The President of India is the ceremonial head of state, while the Prime Minister, as head of government, holds real executive power and leads the Council of Ministers.
How it works
The Council of Ministers, including the Prime Minister and various ministers, is responsible for implementing laws, forming policies, and managing different government departments.
Why it matters
The executive branch works alongside the legislature (which makes laws) and the judiciary (which interprets laws), forming a system of checks and balances.
Key detail
At the state level, a similar structure exists, with a Governor as ceremonial head and a Chief Minister leading the state's Council of Ministers with real executive power.
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• The executive implements laws and runs administration.
• The President is India's ceremonial head of state.
• The Prime Minister holds real executive power.
• The Prime Minister leads the Council of Ministers.
• Ministers implement laws and manage departments.
• The executive works alongside the legislature and judiciary.
• This forms a system of checks and balances.
• States have a Governor (ceremonial) and Chief Minister (real power).