The correct answer is option 3: The President of India is the head of the state as well as the head of the government. This means that the President holds both symbolic and executive powers. As the head of the state, the President represents the unity and integrity of the country. As the head of the government, the President has the authority to appoint the Prime Minister and other members of the Council of Ministers. The President also has the power to grant pardons, commute sentences, and has a role in the legislative process. It is important to note that India has a parliamentary system, where the President`s role is largely ceremonial and the Prime Minister is the head of government.