Why is the President’s office seen as a symbol of unity and the Prime Minister’s office as the centre of governance?

Correct answer: The President formally represents the nation, while the Prime Minister runs day-to-day governance.

Correct answer: A. In India’s parliamentary system, the President is the constitutional Head of the State. The office represents the nation as a whole and performs important formal and constitutional functions. The Prime Minister is the Head of Government and leads the Council of Ministers. With the support of the Cabinet and the majority in the Lok Sabha, the Prime Minister coordinates departments, shapes policies, and directs everyday administration. This does not mean that the President is unimportant or merely decorative; the President has constitutional duties and powers, but ordinary executive action is generally taken on the advice of the Council of Ministers. Option B reverses the roles. C and D wrongly describe both offices. Memory cue: “President represents; Prime Minister governs.”