Why is the Council led by the Prime Minister called the 'real executive'?

Correct answer: Because it makes policies and runs governance

Correct answer: A. The Council of Ministers, led by the Prime Minister, is called the real executive because it takes the important policy decisions and directs the administration of the country. The President is the formal or constitutional head, but normally acts on the advice of the Council of Ministers. The Prime Minister coordinates the ministers, and each minister manages a department such as education, finance, or health. Thus, the real executive means the authority that actually exercises governmental power in day-to-day matters; it does not mean that the President has no constitutional importance. Option A is correct because making policies and running governance describe the Council’s actual role. B is wrong because India has a President. C is wrong because the Lok Sabha can question and control the executive. D is wrong because the fact that civil servants usually do not contest elections does not explain who makes policy. Memory cue: formal head signs and represents; real executive decides and governs.