Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India requires the Prime Minister of India to furnish information related to decisions of the Council of Ministers to the President of India ?

Article 78 of the Constitution of India explicitly defines the duties of the Prime Minister in relation to the President. It mandates that the Prime Minister must communicate all decisions of the Council of Ministers relating to the administration of the affairs of the Union and proposals for legislation to the President. Furthermore, the Prime Minister is required to furnish such information relating to the administration of the affairs of the Union as the President may call for. In contrast, Article 74 deals with the Council of Ministers to aid and advise the President, while Article 75 covers the appointment, tenure, and collective responsibility of ministers [2]. Article 81 pertains to the composition of the Lok Sabha. Therefore, Article 78 is the specific provision that bridges the communication between the executive decisions of the Council and the Head of State.

Sources

1. [1] Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 21: Central Council of Ministers > Article 75-O ther Provisions as to Ministers > p. 213
2. [2] Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 21: Central Council of Ministers > Article 75-Others Provisions as to Ministers > p. 213