The President of India has the discretionary power to – (1) impose President's Rule in a state (2) appoint the Prime Minister (3) appoint the Chief Election Commissioner (4) declare Financial Emergency
(2) appoint the Prime Minister Explanation: The President of India can use discretionary powers under the following situations: (i) In appointing the Prime Minister from among the contenders when no single party attains majority after elections to the Lok Sabha; (ii) While exercising a pocket veto; (iii) Returning the Bill passed by the Parliament once for its reconsideration; etc.