The executive authority of the Union is vested by the Constitution in the:

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The executive authority of the Union is vested by the Constitution in the:

A: Prime Minister

B: President

C: Cabinet

D: Union Legislature.

The answer is: B

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Explanation

The correct option is B: President.

According to Article 53 of the Constitution of India, the executive power of the Union shall be vested in the President and shall be exercised by him either directly or through officers subordinate to him in accordance with this Constitution.

The President is also the supreme commander of the defence forces of the Union. However, the President acts on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister, who are collectively responsible to the Parliament. Therefore, the President is the nominal or titular head of the executive, while the Prime Minister is the real head of the executive.