Why is it incomplete to see the Prime Minister's policy role only as giving orders?

Correct answer: Because the PM also coordinates, sets priorities and guides the Council of Ministers

Correct answer: A. The Prime Minister is the head of the government and plays a coordinating role in the political executive. Policy usually involves several ministries, so someone must help set broad priorities, connect departmental work, place important matters before the Cabinet and guide discussion toward a common programme. The Prime Minister also communicates the government’s direction and helps maintain coordination, while decisions remain subject to constitutional rules, Cabinet processes and legislative accountability. A is correct because it describes leadership as coordination and priority-setting, not merely issuing commands. B is wrong because conducting court cases is not the PM’s normal policy function. C is wrong because the Vice-President is the ex officio Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha, not the Prime Minister. D is wrong because electoral authorities prepare and manage electoral rolls, not the PM personally. Memory cue: the PM leads by coordinating the team, not by replacing every institution.