SHORT ANSWER:
The President of India exercises powers related to appointments as per the Constitution of India.
DETAILS:
- The President appoints the Prime Minister, who is usually the leader of the majority party in the Lok Sabha.
- The President appoints other ministers on the advice of the Prime Minister.
- The President appoints Governors of states, the Attorney General, the Comptroller and Auditor General, and other key officials.
- The President also appoints the Chief Justice and other judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- There are no specific punishments related to the appointment powers of the President, as these are constitutional responsibilities.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Articles 75, 153, 76, 148, 124.
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