Why is the President of India referred as a nominal head of the State?
Political ScienceClass 6AllAnswered 6 Apr 2026
Answer
The President of India is referred as the nominal head of the state because India follows a parliamentary system of government. He is not the real head of the executive, as the real power is exercised by the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers.
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