Which branch of the government is responsible for implementing laws and policies?

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  1. Judiciary
  2. Legislature
  3. Executive
  4. NITI Aayog

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Option 3 : Executive
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The correct answer is "Executive".

Key Points

  • The executive is the government branch responsible for implementing laws and policies. 
  • This branch of government has the sole authority and responsibility for administration.
  • This branch is headed by the president.
  • The Prime Ministers, Chief Ministers, and President are part of this branch.

Additional Information

  • There are three branches of the government in India:
    • The executive
    • The legislature
    • The judiciary
  • The main functions of these:
    • Executive - This branch implements laws enacted by the legislature.
    • Legislature -  The main function of this is to enact laws.
    • Judiciary - This form settles disputes and provides justice to all citizens.
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