1. Who is the real executive head of the state government?
a) Governor
b) Chief Minister
c) President
d) Speaker
Answer: b) Chief Minister
Explanation: Although the Governor is the constitutional head, the Chief Minister is the real executive authority in the state, similar to the Prime Minister at the Union level.
2. Article 164 of the Constitution deals with:
a) Appointment of Governor
b) Appointment of Chief Minister and Council of Ministers
c) Powers of the President
d) State Legislature
Answer: b) Appointment of Chief Minister and Council of Ministers
Explanation: Article 164 provides for the appointment of the Chief Minister by the Governor and other ministers on the advice of the Chief Minister.
3. Who appoints the Chief Minister of a state?
a) President
b) Governor
c) Speaker of the Assembly
d) Chief Justice of High Court
Answer: b) Governor
Explanation: The Governor appoints the Chief Minister, who is usually the leader of the majority party in the Legislative Assembly.
4. To whom is the Chief Minister collectively responsible?
a) Governor
b) Legislative Assembly
c) President
d) Legislative Council
Answer: b) Legislative Assembly
Explanation: The Chief Minister and Council of Ministers are collectively responsible to the Legislative Assembly of the state.
5. What is the maximum number of ministers including the Chief Minister in a state?
a) 10% of Assembly strength
b) 12% of Assembly strength
c) 15% of Assembly strength
d) 20% of Assembly strength
Answer: c) 15% of Assembly strength
Explanation: As per the 91st Constitutional Amendment Act (2003), the total number of ministers including the Chief Minister cannot exceed 15% of the total strength of the Legislative Assembly.
6. Who administers the oath of office to the Chief Minister?
a) President
b) Governor
c) Chief Justice of High Court
d) Speaker
Answer: b) Governor
Explanation: The Chief Minister is sworn in by the Governor of the state.
7. Which Article mentions the collective responsibility of the Council of Ministers to the Legislative Assembly?
a) Article 163
b) Article 164(2)
c) Article 165
d) Article 166
Answer: b) Article 164(2)
Explanation: Article 164(2) states that the Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to the Legislative Assembly of the state.
8. The Chief Minister of a state holds office during:
a) The pleasure of the Governor
b) The pleasure of the President
c) The confidence of the Legislative Assembly
d) A fixed term of 5 years
Answer: c) The confidence of the Legislative Assembly
Explanation: Although formally the Governor appoints the Chief Minister, he holds office as long as he enjoys the confidence of the Assembly.
9. The Chief Minister is regarded as:
a) Nominal executive
b) Real executive authority in the state
c) Judicial authority
d) Ceremonial head
Answer: b) Real executive authority in the state
Explanation: The Chief Minister is the real executive head, whereas the Governor is only a nominal head.
10. Who acts as a link between the Governor and the Council of Ministers?
a) Speaker
b) Chief Secretary
c) Chief Minister
d) Advocate-General
Answer: c) Chief Minister
Explanation: The Chief Minister acts as the link between the Governor and the Council of Ministers.
11. The Chief Minister has to be a member of:
a) Legislative Assembly only
b) Legislative Council only
c) Either Legislative Assembly or Legislative Council
d) Both Houses
Answer: c) Either Legislative Assembly or Legislative Council
Explanation: The Chief Minister must be a member of either house of the state legislature.
12. If a person is not a member of the state legislature, he can be appointed as Chief Minister for how long?
a) 1 month
b) 3 months
c) 6 months
d) 1 year
Answer: c) 6 months
Explanation: As per constitutional provisions, a non-legislator can be appointed Chief Minister but must become a member of the legislature within 6 months.
13. Which body decides the policies of the state government?
a) Governor
b) Chief Minister and Council of Ministers
c) State Assembly
d) High Court
Answer: b) Chief Minister and Council of Ministers
Explanation: The Chief Minister along with the Council of Ministers formulates policies for the state.
14. The Chief Minister has to communicate all decisions of the Council of Ministers to:
a) President
b) Governor
c) High Court
d) Speaker
Answer: b) Governor
Explanation: The Chief Minister is duty-bound to keep the Governor informed of decisions taken by the Council of Ministers.
15. Who can recommend the President’s Rule in a state?
a) Chief Minister
b) Chief Justice
c) Governor
d) Speaker
Answer: c) Governor
Explanation: The Governor can recommend President’s Rule under Article 356 if the state government cannot function as per constitutional provisions.
16. The Chief Minister is the leader of:
a) Legislative Council
b) State Assembly
c) Council of Ministers
d) Both (b) and (c)
Answer: d) Both (b) and (c)
Explanation: The Chief Minister is the leader of the Legislative Assembly as well as the Council of Ministers.
17. The tenure of the Chief Minister is:
a) Fixed 5 years
b) 4 years
c) As long as he enjoys majority support in the Assembly
d) Determined by Governor
Answer: c) As long as he enjoys majority support in the Assembly
Explanation: The Chief Minister’s tenure depends on maintaining the confidence of the Assembly.
18. Which Article mentions the existence of a Council of Ministers with the Chief Minister at the head to aid and advise the Governor?
a) Article 162
b) Article 163
c) Article 164
d) Article 167
Answer: b) Article 163
Explanation: Article 163 provides for a Council of Ministers headed by the Chief Minister to aid and advise the Governor.
19. The Chief Minister submits the resignation of the Council of Ministers to:
a) President
b) Governor
c) Speaker
d) Chief Justice
Answer: b) Governor
Explanation: When the CM resigns, the entire Council of Ministers also resigns to the Governor.
20. In case of death of a Chief Minister, who appoints the new Chief Minister?
a) President
b) Governor
c) Legislative Assembly
d) Speaker
Answer: b) Governor
Explanation: The Governor appoints a new Chief Minister, usually the consensus leader of the majority party.
21. The Chief Minister prepares and introduces which important policy document in the Assembly?
a) Motion of Thanks
b) Annual Budget
c) Public Accounts Report
d) Demand for Grants
Answer: b) Annual Budget
Explanation: The Chief Minister plays a key role in the preparation and presentation of the state budget.
22. The Chief Minister advises the Governor regarding:
a) Appointment of Advocate General
b) Appointment of State Election Commissioner
c) Appointment of State Public Service Commission members
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Explanation: The Governor makes these appointments based on the advice of the Chief Minister and Council of Ministers.
23. The Chief Minister is often compared to whom at the Union level?
a) President
b) Prime Minister
c) Vice-President
d) Attorney General
Answer: b) Prime Minister
Explanation: The Chief Minister at the state level plays a role similar to the Prime Minister at the Union level.
24. Who presides over the meetings of the Council of Ministers in a state?
a) Governor
b) Chief Minister
c) Speaker
d) Chief Secretary
Answer: b) Chief Minister
Explanation: The Chief Minister presides over the meetings of the Council of Ministers.
25. The Chief Minister’s salary is decided by:
a) Parliament
b) Governor
c) State Legislature
d) President
Answer: c) State Legislature
Explanation: The salaries and allowances of the Chief Minister and other ministers are determined by the state legislature.
26. Who is regarded as the real executive authority at the state level?
a) Governor
b) Chief Minister
c) President
d) State Legislature
Answer: b) Chief Minister
Explanation: The Chief Minister is the de facto executive head of the state, while the Governor is only the nominal head.
27. The Chief Minister is appointed by the:
a) Prime Minister
b) President
c) Governor
d) Chief Justice of High Court
Answer: c) Governor
Explanation: The Governor appoints the Chief Minister, usually the leader of the majority party in the State Assembly.
28. Who decides the portfolios of State Ministers?
a) Governor
b) Prime Minister
c) Chief Minister
d) President
Answer: c) Chief Minister
Explanation: The Chief Minister allocates and reshuffles the portfolios of state ministers.
29. The Chief Minister holds office during the pleasure of:
a) Governor
b) President
c) Prime Minister
d) State Legislature
Answer: a) Governor
Explanation: Formally, the CM holds office at the pleasure of the Governor, but practically depends on majority in the State Assembly.
30. The Chief Minister is the link between:
a) Governor and Parliament
b) Governor and State Legislature
c) Governor and Council of Ministers
d) Governor and President
Answer: c) Governor and Council of Ministers
Explanation: The CM acts as a bridge of communication between the Governor and the Council of Ministers.
31. The Chief Minister is collectively responsible to the:
a) Governor
b) Legislative Assembly
c) Legislative Council
d) President
Answer: b) Legislative Assembly
Explanation: The Council of Ministers headed by the CM is collectively responsible to the State Legislative Assembly.
32. If the Chief Minister resigns, what happens to the Council of Ministers?
a) It continues till the Governor dismisses it
b) It automatically dissolves
c) It continues till President dissolves it
d) It continues independently
Answer: b) It automatically dissolves
Explanation: The resignation of CM leads to automatic dissolution of the Council of Ministers.
33. Who advises the Governor on the appointment of other ministers?
a) President
b) Chief Minister
c) Prime Minister
d) High Court
Answer: b) Chief Minister
Explanation: The Governor appoints ministers on the advice of the Chief Minister.
34. Which Article mentions the Chief Minister’s duty to communicate to the Governor?
a) Article 161
b) Article 163
c) Article 166
d) Article 167
Answer: d) Article 167
Explanation: Article 167 details the duties of the Chief Minister to furnish information to the Governor.
35. Who acts as the chief spokesperson of the state government?
a) Governor
b) Chief Minister
c) Speaker
d) President
Answer: b) Chief Minister
Explanation: The Chief Minister represents the policies and decisions of the state government to the public.
36. In the states of India, the Chief Minister is the counterpart of the:
a) President
b) Prime Minister
c) Governor
d) Speaker
Answer: b) Prime Minister
Explanation: At the central level, the Prime Minister is the de facto executive head; at the state level, it is the Chief Minister.
37. Who presides over the meetings of the State Council of Ministers?
a) Governor
b) Chief Minister
c) Speaker
d) Home Minister
Answer: b) Chief Minister
Explanation: The CM presides over the meetings of the Council of Ministers and directs its functioning.
38. The Chief Minister advises the Governor on:
a) Dissolution of Legislative Assembly
b) Appointment of Judges
c) Appointment of CAG
d) Election Commission functioning
Answer: a) Dissolution of Legislative Assembly
Explanation: The CM may recommend dissolution of the Assembly to the Governor before expiry of its term.
39. Who is the ex-officio chairperson of the State Planning Board?
a) Governor
b) Chief Minister
c) Finance Minister
d) Speaker
Answer: b) Chief Minister
Explanation: The CM is the ex-officio chairperson of the State Planning Board which prepares the state’s development plan.
40. Which body can remove the Chief Minister through a no-confidence motion?
a) Governor
b) Legislative Assembly
c) Legislative Council
d) President
Answer: b) Legislative Assembly
Explanation: The Chief Minister and Council of Ministers hold office as long as they enjoy the confidence of the Assembly.
41. Who leads the majority party in the State Legislative Assembly?
a) Governor
b) Speaker
c) Chief Minister
d) President
Answer: c) Chief Minister
Explanation: The Chief Minister is usually the leader of the majority party in the Legislative Assembly.
42. Which Article provides for the appointment of Chief Minister?
a) Article 163
b) Article 164
c) Article 165
d) Article 167
Answer: b) Article 164
Explanation: Article 164 provides for the appointment of the Chief Minister and other ministers.
43. If no party gets a clear majority, the Governor appoints as Chief Minister:
a) Leader of largest party
b) Leader chosen by President
c) Leader of majority coalition
d) Any MLA of his choice
Answer: c) Leader of majority coalition
Explanation: In case of a hung assembly, the Governor usually appoints the leader who can command majority support.
44. Who decides the date of resignation of the Chief Minister?
a) Chief Minister himself
b) Governor
c) Legislative Assembly
d) Prime Minister
Answer: a) Chief Minister himself
Explanation: A Chief Minister can resign at any time by submitting a resignation letter to the Governor.
45. The Chief Minister of a state is analogous to the ______ at the Centre.
a) President
b) Prime Minister
c) Vice-President
d) Speaker
Answer: b) Prime Minister
Explanation: Both are real executive heads – PM at Centre and CM at State.
46. The Chief Minister is responsible for advising the Governor in the appointment of:
a) Advocate-General
b) Judges of High Court
c) Speaker of Assembly
d) State Election Commissioner
Answer: a) Advocate-General
Explanation: The Governor appoints the Advocate-General on the advice of the Chief Minister.
47. The Chief Minister has to communicate all decisions of the Council of Ministers to:
a) President
b) Prime Minister
c) Governor
d) Speaker
Answer: c) Governor
Explanation: As per Article 167, the CM must keep the Governor informed of all decisions of the Council.
48. Which Article states that the Council of Ministers shall aid and advise the Governor?
a) Article 162
b) Article 163
c) Article 164
d) Article 167
Answer: b) Article 163
Explanation: Article 163 provides that there shall be a Council of Ministers with the CM at the head to aid and advise the Governor.
49. In case of death of the Chief Minister, who becomes the acting CM until a new leader is elected?
a) Governor himself
b) Senior-most Minister
c) Speaker
d) President
Answer: b) Senior-most Minister
Explanation: The Governor usually appoints the senior-most minister as acting CM till the party elects a new leader.
50. If the Chief Minister loses the confidence of the Assembly, he must:
a) Resign
b) Be dismissed by Governor
c) Seek President’s approval
d) Dissolve Council of Ministers
Answer: a) Resign
Explanation: The CM must resign if he loses the support of the Legislative Assembly.
51. The Chief Minister is the leader of which House of the State Legislature?
a) Legislative Council
b) Legislative Assembly
c) Both Houses
d) None
Answer: b) Legislative Assembly
Explanation: The CM is usually a member and leader of the Legislative Assembly, the popularly elected house.
52. Who administers the oath of office to the Chief Minister?
a) President
b) Prime Minister
c) Governor
d) Chief Justice of High Court
Answer: c) Governor
Explanation: The oath of office to the CM is administered by the Governor of the state.
53. Which Article provides for the oath and affirmation of the Chief Minister?
a) Article 163
b) Article 164
c) Article 165
d) Article 167
Answer: b) Article 164
Explanation: Article 164(3) mentions the oath and affirmation for ministers including the CM.
54. Who is described as the “captain of the state government”?
a) Governor
b) Chief Minister
c) Speaker
d) Home Minister
Answer: b) Chief Minister
Explanation: The CM is called the captain of the state government because he directs the policies and administration.
55. The Chief Minister cannot remain in office if he ceases to be:
a) Member of Parliament
b) Member of State Legislature
c) Governor’s nominee
d) Judge of High Court
Answer: b) Member of State Legislature
Explanation: A CM must be a member of the state legislature, otherwise he ceases to hold the office.
56. Who decides whether the Chief Minister enjoys majority support in the State Assembly?
a) Governor
b) Speaker
c) Supreme Court
d) Election Commission
Answer: b) Speaker
Explanation: The Speaker conducts the floor test to determine the majority support of the CM.
57. The Chief Minister has the power to recommend the imposition of:
a) Martial law
b) President’s Rule in the State
c) Emergency in the country
d) Dissolution of Rajya Sabha
Answer: b) President’s Rule in the State
Explanation: The CM can recommend to the Governor, who in turn reports to the President, for imposing Article 356 (President’s Rule).
58. If a person is not a member of the state legislature, he can be appointed as Chief Minister for how long?
a) 1 month
b) 3 months
c) 6 months
d) 1 year
Answer: c) 6 months
Explanation: A non-member can serve as CM for 6 months, within which he must get elected to the legislature.
59. The Chief Minister’s salary is decided by:
a) President
b) Parliament
c) State Legislature
d) Governor
Answer: c) State Legislature
Explanation: The salaries of CM and other ministers are determined by the State Legislature.
60. Who is considered as the “real executive head” of a state?
a) Governor
b) Chief Minister
c) President
d) Chief Justice
Answer: b) Chief Minister
Explanation: The Governor is only the nominal executive, while the CM is the real executive head.
61. Which statement is correct about the Chief Minister?
a) He is appointed by the President
b) He is the head of the Council of Ministers
c) He is the nominal executive of the state
d) He holds office for 10 years
Answer: b) He is the head of the Council of Ministers
Explanation: The CM heads the Council of Ministers and directs the functioning of the state government.
62. When the CM resigns, his resignation is addressed to:
a) Speaker
b) Governor
c) President
d) Prime Minister
Answer: b) Governor
Explanation: The CM submits his resignation to the Governor of the state.
63. The Chief Minister is appointed from among the members of:
a) Parliament
b) State Legislature
c) Lok Sabha
d) Rajya Sabha
Answer: b) State Legislature
Explanation: The CM is chosen from among the elected members of the state legislature.
64. The Chief Minister can recommend dissolution of the Assembly to the Governor:
a) At any time
b) Only after 5 years
c) Only during Emergency
d) Never
Answer: a) At any time
Explanation: The CM can advise the Governor to dissolve the Legislative Assembly before the expiry of its term.
65. The Chief Minister is bound to resign when:
a) He loses confidence of the Assembly
b) He loses confidence of the Governor
c) He loses confidence of the President
d) He loses confidence of the Speaker
Answer: a) He loses confidence of the Assembly
Explanation: The CM and Council of Ministers are collectively responsible to the Legislative Assembly.
66. Which among the following powers is NOT enjoyed by the Chief Minister?
a) To preside over Council of Ministers
b) To allocate portfolios
c) To summon Assembly
d) To communicate decisions to Governor
Answer: c) To summon Assembly
Explanation: The power to summon the Assembly belongs to the Governor, not the CM.
67. The Chief Minister at the state level is similar to the ______ at the central level.
a) President
b) Prime Minister
c) Vice President
d) Governor
Answer: b) Prime Minister
Explanation: Both CM and PM are real executive heads at state and central levels respectively.
68. The Chief Minister is an essential part of which constitutional body?
a) Council of States
b) State Council of Ministers
c) Parliament
d) Election Commission
Answer: b) State Council of Ministers
Explanation: The CM heads the Council of Ministers at the state level.
69. Which Article defines the relationship of CM with the Governor?
a) Article 166
b) Article 167
c) Article 164
d) Article 163
Answer: b) Article 167
Explanation: Article 167 specifies the duties of the CM regarding communication with the Governor.
70. The Chief Minister is the chief advisor to:
a) Prime Minister
b) Governor
c) President
d) Speaker
Answer: b) Governor
Explanation: The CM is the chief advisor to the Governor in matters of state administration.
71. Who is regarded as the “real leader of the State Legislature”?
a) Governor
b) Chief Minister
c) Speaker
d) Chairman of Legislative Council
Answer: b) Chief Minister
Explanation: As leader of the majority party, the CM is the real leader of the legislature.
72. When the Governor dismisses the CM, it must be because:
a) CM has lost majority in the Assembly
b) CM has completed 5 years
c) CM disagreed with Governor
d) President ordered it
Answer: a) CM has lost majority in the Assembly
Explanation: The Governor can dismiss the CM only when he loses majority in the Assembly.
73. Who is the ex-officio Vice-Chairman of the State Planning Board?
a) Governor
b) Chief Secretary
c) Finance Minister
d) Chief Minister
Answer: d) Chief Minister
Explanation: The CM is the ex-officio Vice-Chairman of the State Planning Board.
74. The Chief Minister plays a key role in which appointments?
a) High Court Judges
b) Advocate-General of State
c) Comptroller and Auditor General
d) Chief Election Commissioner
Answer: b) Advocate-General of State
Explanation: The Governor appoints the Advocate-General on the advice of the Chief Minister.
75. Who leads the Council of Ministers in a state?
a) Governor
b) Chief Minister
c) Speaker
d) President
Answer: b) Chief Minister
Explanation: The CM leads the Council of Ministers and directs state administration.
76. The Chief Minister is collectively responsible to which body?
a) Governor
b) Legislative Assembly
c) Legislative Council
d) President
Answer: b) Legislative Assembly
Explanation: The CM and Council of Ministers are collectively responsible to the Legislative Assembly.
77. The Chief Minister holds office during the pleasure of:
a) Governor
b) President
c) Legislative Assembly
d) Prime Minister
Answer: a) Governor
Explanation: Formally, the CM holds office during the pleasure of the Governor, but in practice this depends on majority in the Assembly.
78. Who communicates decisions of the Council of Ministers to the Governor?
a) Chief Secretary
b) Chief Minister
c) Speaker
d) Law Minister
Answer: b) Chief Minister
Explanation: Article 167 states that the CM communicates decisions of the Council of Ministers to the Governor.
79. Which Article provides that the CM shall aid and advise the Governor?
a) Article 161
b) Article 162
c) Article 163
d) Article 164
Answer: c) Article 163
Explanation: Article 163 states that the Governor shall act on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers headed by the CM.
80. The Chief Minister is the chairman of which state body?
a) Public Service Commission
b) State Planning Board
c) High Court
d) Election Commission
Answer: b) State Planning Board
Explanation: The CM is the ex-officio Chairman of the State Planning Board, guiding state planning.
81. The Chief Minister is regarded as the link between:
a) State and people
b) State and Governor
c) State and President
d) State and Union Government
Answer: d) State and Union Government
Explanation: The CM acts as the vital link between the state and the Union government.
82. Which of the following is NOT a function of the CM?
a) Presides over Council of Ministers
b) Allocates portfolios
c) Decides summoning of Assembly
d) Advises Governor
Answer: c) Decides summoning of Assembly
Explanation: Only the Governor has the power to summon or prorogue the Assembly, not the CM.
83. The Chief Minister may recommend to the Governor the appointment of:
a) Judges of the High Court
b) Advocate-General of the State
c) Comptroller and Auditor General
d) Prime Minister
Answer: b) Advocate-General of the State
Explanation: The Governor appoints the Advocate-General on the advice of the CM.
84. The CM is the head of which administrative system?
a) Central Government
b) State Government
c) Panchayati Raj
d) District Administration
Answer: b) State Government
Explanation: The CM heads the administration of the state government.
85. Which factor is MOST important for a CM to continue in office?
a) Support of the Governor
b) Support of the President
c) Majority in Assembly
d) Support of Legislative Council
Answer: c) Majority in Assembly
Explanation: The CM must enjoy the confidence of the majority in the Legislative Assembly.
86. Who presides over meetings of the State Council of Ministers?
a) Governor
b) Chief Minister
c) Speaker
d) President
Answer: b) Chief Minister
Explanation: The CM presides over meetings of the State Council of Ministers.
87. Which Article mentions the responsibilities of the CM in communicating with the Governor?
a) Article 163
b) Article 164
c) Article 167
d) Article 170
Answer: c) Article 167
Explanation: Article 167 describes the duties of the CM to keep the Governor informed.
88. The Chief Minister is the head of which wing of the State Government?
a) Legislature
b) Executive
c) Judiciary
d) Finance Commission
Answer: b) Executive
Explanation: The CM is the head of the executive branch of the state government.
89. In case of resignation of CM, the Council of Ministers:
a) Continues in office
b) Is dissolved
c) Becomes caretaker government
d) Is appointed by President
Answer: b) Is dissolved
Explanation: The resignation of the CM leads to the dissolution of the Council of Ministers.
90. The CM acts as the principal channel of communication between:
a) Governor and Union Government
b) Governor and President
c) Governor and State Legislature
d) Governor and People
Answer: a) Governor and Union Government
Explanation: The CM communicates between the Governor and the Union Government regarding state matters.
91. The tenure of CM is:
a) 5 years fixed
b) 6 years fixed
c) Not fixed, depends on Assembly majority
d) Till age of 65
Answer: c) Not fixed, depends on Assembly majority
Explanation: The CM remains in office as long as he enjoys majority support in the Assembly.
92. The Chief Minister is often described as the:
a) Symbolic Head
b) Real Executive Head
c) Ceremonial Head
d) Judicial Head
Answer: b) Real Executive Head
Explanation: The CM is the real executive authority at the state level.
93. Who plays the same role in a state that the Prime Minister plays at the Centre?
a) Governor
b) Speaker
c) Chief Minister
d) Advocate General
Answer: c) Chief Minister
Explanation: The CM at the state level performs the same role as the Prime Minister at the national level.
94. The Chief Minister advises the Governor regarding:
a) Dissolution of Assembly
b) Appointment of Ministers
c) Summoning Assembly
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Explanation: The Governor acts on the advice of the CM in most state matters.
95. The CM is considered the pivot of:
a) State Legislature
b) State Executive
c) State Judiciary
d) State Election Commission
Answer: b) State Executive
Explanation: The CM is the pivotal authority of the state executive.
96. Which statement is FALSE about the Chief Minister?
a) He is the nominal executive
b) He is the head of the Council of Ministers
c) He communicates decisions to the Governor
d) He must be a member of the state legislature
Answer: a) He is the nominal executive
Explanation: The Governor is the nominal executive, while the CM is the real executive.
97. The CM has to resign if he loses majority in:
a) Legislative Assembly
b) Legislative Council
c) Governor’s approval
d) President’s support
Answer: a) Legislative Assembly
Explanation: The CM must resign if he loses majority support in the Legislative Assembly.
98. Who becomes CM when no party gets majority in Assembly?
a) President
b) Governor’s nominee with majority support
c) Speaker
d) Chief Justice
Answer: b) Governor’s nominee with majority support
Explanation: The Governor appoints the person who can prove majority support in the Assembly as CM.
99. Which of the following is correct?
a) CM is appointed by President
b) CM is directly elected by people
c) CM is appointed by Governor
d) CM is nominated by Assembly
Answer: c) CM is appointed by Governor
Explanation: The Governor appoints the CM, generally the leader of the majority party in Assembly.
100. The Chief Minister of a state is ultimately responsible to:
a) Governor
b) People
c) Legislative Assembly
d) President
Answer: c) Legislative Assembly
Explanation: The CM and his Council of Ministers are collectively responsible to the Legislative Assembly.