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Which of the following is NOT a power of the President of India?

This question was previously asked in
RRB ALP 2018 CBT 2 Fitter Question Paper (21-Jan-2019) (Shift 3)
The correct answer is
Appointment of the Chief Minister of Union Territories

Indian President's Powers Analysis

This question requires identifying which listed function is NOT among the powers of the President of India.

Evaluating Presidential Functions

  • Appointment of Governors: Governors are appointed by the President under Article 155 of the Constitution. This is a presidential power.
  • Declaring National Emergency: The President has the authority to declare a national emergency as per Article 352. This is a presidential power.
  • Appointment of Chief Justice: The President appoints the Chief Justice of India according to Article 124. This is a presidential power.
  • Appointment of Chief Minister of Union Territories: This is the function that does NOT belong to the President of India from the given options.

Based on the analysis, the appointment of the Chief Minister of Union Territories is the correct answer because it is not a recognized power of the President in the context presented by the question and options.

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