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Question
The President of India enjoys vast powers. In this context explain certain Diplomatic powers.
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Solution
Diplomatic powers: Being the head of the state, the President has certain Diplomatic powers which are:
(i) He appoints Ambassadors and High Commissioners to other countries with which India has diplomatic relations.
(ii) He may enter into a treaty with a foreign country or declare war on behalf of India.
(iii) He receives Ambassadors and other diplomatic representatives of the foreign nations.
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