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Question
Mention any one discretionary power of the President.
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Solution
Generally, the President acts on the advice of the Council of Ministers at the Centre. However, in some circumstances, he acts as per his discretion. One such power is when no political party enjoys the majority in the Lok Sabha, the President has the freedom to decide who should be appointed as the Prime Minister.
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