Hint: The head of India is the President. He has several powers. The President is the supreme head of all three of India's security forces. He oversees all the affairs of the administration. Legislative power is granted constitutionally by the Parliament of India, of which the President is the head, in order to promote the legislative process of law-making. Complete answer: The ceremonial head of state of India and the commander-in-chief of the Indian Armed Forces is the President of India, formally the President of the Republic of India. The president is indirectly elected by an electoral college comprising the Parliament of India (both houses) and the legislative assemblies of each of India's states and territories, which themselves are all directly elected. Option A. Nominal head of the state The nominal head of state is not the President's position. Hence, this option is incorrect. Option B. Real head of the state The President holds the same role under the draft constitution as the King under the English Constitution. He is the president of the state but not of the Executive. He serves the country, but the nation does not rule. He is the nation's emblem. The President acts on the advice of the Prime Minister and his Council of Ministers in India and is the nominal head. A voting body called the Electoral College elects the President. The position of President is the real head of state. Hence, this option is correct. Option C. Hereditary head of the state The position of President is not a hereditary head of state. Hence, this option is incorrect. Option D. None of the above Since, Option B. Real head of the state is the correct answer. Hence, this option is incorrect. On the advice of the Prime Minister and his Council of Ministers in India, the President acts and is the formal head. The President is chosen by a voting body called the Electoral College. Therefore, the correct answer is B Note: The head of state, the highest official of a sovereign state, who may or may not be the head of government of that state. The position of the Head of State is primarily representative, serving both at home and abroad to symbolize the unity and dignity of the state. For example, the head of state in a monarchy is traditionally a king or queen, while the president usually fills this role in a republic. The way the head of state is elected often differs across political structures, including direct election by the citizens, indirect election by a legislative body or electoral college, and inherited succession. The role is also literally taken by force during dictatorships.