1. The State Council of Ministers is headed by:
a) Governor
b) Chief Minister
c) Speaker
d) Advocate General
Answer: b) Chief Minister
Explanation: The Chief Minister is the head of the State Council of Ministers and exercises real executive powers.
2. The State Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to:
a) Governor
b) President
c) Legislative Assembly
d) Legislative Council
Answer: c) Legislative Assembly
Explanation: Article 164 states that the Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Legislative Assembly of the state.
3. The maximum strength of the State Council of Ministers, including the Chief Minister, cannot exceed:
a) 10% of total Assembly members
b) 12% of total Assembly members
c) 15% of total Assembly members
d) 20% of total Assembly members
Answer: c) 15% of total Assembly members
Explanation: As per the 91st Constitutional Amendment (2003), the size of the Council of Ministers in a state cannot exceed 15% of the total strength of the Legislative Assembly.
4. The minimum number of Ministers in a state (including CM) must not be less than:
a) 8
b) 10
c) 12
d) 15
Answer: b) 12
Explanation: The 91st Constitutional Amendment sets a minimum limit of 12 Ministers in smaller states.
5. Who appoints the Council of Ministers in a state?
a) President
b) Governor
c) Prime Minister
d) Chief Justice of High Court
Answer: b) Governor
Explanation: The Governor appoints Ministers on the advice of the Chief Minister.
6. Ministers in the State Council hold office during the pleasure of:
a) Chief Minister
b) Governor
c) Legislative Assembly
d) President
Answer: b) Governor
Explanation: Formally, they hold office during the pleasure of the Governor, but practically, it depends on the confidence of the Legislative Assembly.
7. The Council of Ministers in a state is formed under which Article?
a) Article 153
b) Article 163
c) Article 164
d) Article 168
Answer: c) Article 164
Explanation: Article 164 deals with the appointment, tenure, and responsibility of the State Council of Ministers.
8. Which of the following is NOT true about the State Council of Ministers?
a) It is headed by the Chief Minister
b) It is collectively responsible to the Governor
c) It aids and advises the Governor
d) It is appointed by the Governor
Answer: b) It is collectively responsible to the Governor
Explanation: The Council is collectively responsible to the Legislative Assembly, not the Governor.
9. The Governor is bound by the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers except in:
a) Financial matters
b) Discretionary powers
c) Law and order matters
d) Day-to-day administration
Answer: b) Discretionary powers
Explanation: In certain situations, the Governor can act in his discretion (e.g., appointment of CM when no party has majority).
10. The Council of Ministers is a part of which wing of the government?
a) Legislature
b) Executive
c) Judiciary
d) Election Commission
Answer: b) Executive
Explanation: The Council of Ministers is the executive authority of the state government.
11. The Chief Minister recommends Ministers to be appointed by:
a) President
b) Governor
c) Speaker
d) Prime Minister
Answer: b) Governor
Explanation: The Governor appoints Ministers on the advice of the CM.
12. If a Minister is not a member of the State Legislature at the time of appointment, he must become a member within:
a) 3 months
b) 6 months
c) 9 months
d) 12 months
Answer: b) 6 months
Explanation: A Minister who is not a member of the legislature must secure membership within 6 months, otherwise he ceases to be a Minister.
13. Who decides the portfolios (departments) of State Ministers?
a) Governor
b) Chief Minister
c) Legislative Assembly
d) President
Answer: b) Chief Minister
Explanation: The Chief Minister allocates and reshuffles portfolios among Ministers.
14. The three categories of Ministers in a state are:
a) Cabinet, Ministers of State, Deputy Ministers
b) Cabinet, Parliamentary Secretaries, Governors
c) Cabinet, Judges, Deputy Ministers
d) Cabinet, Law Ministers, Finance Ministers
Answer: a) Cabinet, Ministers of State, Deputy Ministers
Explanation: The Council is classified into Cabinet Ministers, Ministers of State, and Deputy Ministers.
15. The most powerful category of Ministers in a state is:
a) Cabinet Ministers
b) Ministers of State
c) Deputy Ministers
d) Parliamentary Secretaries
Answer: a) Cabinet Ministers
Explanation: Cabinet Ministers hold key portfolios and form the core decision-making body.
16. Who presides over meetings of the Council of Ministers in a state?
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.
17. Which Minister is not entitled to participate in Cabinet meetings unless specially invited?
a) Cabinet Minister
b) Minister of State
c) Deputy Minister
d) Chief Minister
Answer: c) Deputy Minister
Explanation: Deputy Ministers assist senior ministers but don’t attend Cabinet meetings unless invited.
18. The collective responsibility of the Council of Ministers means:
a) Each Minister is individually responsible to the Governor
b) The Council is responsible only to the Chief Minister
c) All Ministers are jointly responsible to the Legislative Assembly
d) Ministers are answerable only to their own departments
Answer: c) All Ministers are jointly responsible to the Legislative Assembly
Explanation: They act together as a team and must resign together if they lose confidence of the Assembly.
19. Which amendment limited the size of State Council of Ministers?
a) 42nd Amendment
b) 44th Amendment
c) 91st Amendment
d) 97th Amendment
Answer: c) 91st Amendment
Explanation: The 91st Amendment (2003) fixed the limit of 15% of Assembly strength and minimum of 12 Ministers.
20. A Minister who resigns must submit his resignation to:
a) Chief Minister
b) Governor
c) Speaker
d) President
Answer: b) Governor
Explanation: Ministers submit their resignation to the Governor.
21. The tenure of the Council of Ministers is linked to:
a) Governor’s term
b) Legislative Assembly’s tenure
c) President’s term
d) Chief Minister’s tenure
Answer: d) Chief Minister’s tenure
Explanation: The Council exists as long as the Chief Minister remains in office.
22. Individual responsibility of a Minister means:
a) He is responsible to the Governor
b) He is responsible to the CM for his department
c) He is responsible to the President
d) He is responsible to the Judiciary
Answer: b) He is responsible to the CM for his department
Explanation: Each Minister is individually responsible to the CM for his work.
23. Who can dismiss a Minister?
a) Governor, on advice of CM
b) President
c) Legislative Assembly
d) Chief Justice
Answer: a) Governor, on advice of CM
Explanation: The Governor removes a Minister only on the advice of the Chief Minister.
24. Ministers who are not members of the legislature are known as:
a) Technocrat Ministers
b) Constitutional Ministers
c) Emergency Ministers
d) Political Ministers
Answer: a) Technocrat Ministers
Explanation: Such persons are often experts or technocrats who later must get elected/ nominated within 6 months.
25. The Council of Ministers becomes dissolved when:
a) Governor resigns
b) Chief Minister resigns or dies
c) Legislative Council is dissolved
d) President directs dissolution
Answer: b) Chief Minister resigns or dies
Explanation: The Council of Ministers ceases to exist once the CM resigns or dies since it exists as long as he leads it.
26. The State Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to which body?
a) Governor
b) State Legislature
c) Legislative Assembly
d) Legislative Council
Answer: c) Legislative Assembly
Explanation: Article 164(2) states that the Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Legislative Assembly of the state.
27. Who administers the oath of office to State Ministers?
a) Chief Minister
b) Governor
c) President
d) Chief Justice of High Court
Answer: b) Governor
Explanation: The Governor administers the oath of office and secrecy to the State Council of Ministers.
28. Which article deals with the responsibility of Ministers to the Legislative Assembly?
a) Article 153
b) Article 164
c) Article 163
d) Article 162
Answer: b) Article 164
Explanation: Article 164(2) makes the Council of Ministers collectively responsible to the Legislative Assembly.
29. Individual responsibility of Ministers means:
a) Each Minister is accountable to the Chief Minister
b) Each Minister is accountable to Governor
c) Each Minister is accountable to Legislative Assembly
d) Both a and c
Answer: d) Both a and c
Explanation: Ministers are individually responsible to the Chief Minister and also to the Legislature for their departments.
30. Who appoints the Chief Minister?
a) Legislative Assembly
b) President
c) Governor
d) Prime Minister
Answer: c) Governor
Explanation: The Governor appoints the Chief Minister, usually the leader of the majority party in the Legislative Assembly.
31. Which of the following cannot be appointed as a Minister?
a) Member of Legislative Assembly
b) Member of Legislative Council
c) Non-member of Legislature (for 6 months)
d) Governor
Answer: d) Governor
Explanation: The Governor cannot be a Minister; however, non-legislators can be appointed but must get elected within 6 months.
32. The strength of the State Council of Ministers is fixed at:
a) 5% of Assembly members
b) 10% of Assembly members
c) 15% of Assembly members
d) 20% of Assembly members
Answer: c) 15% of Assembly members
Explanation: The 91st Constitutional Amendment (2003) fixed the size of the State Council of Ministers at 15% of the Legislative Assembly.
33. Minimum strength of Council of Ministers in a state is:
a) 5
b) 10
c) 12
d) 15
Answer: c) 12
Explanation: The 91st Amendment also fixed the minimum strength of the Council of Ministers at 12.
34. The Council of Ministers holds office:
a) For 5 years
b) During the pleasure of the Governor
c) As long as Legislative Assembly has confidence
d) Both b and c
Answer: d) Both b and c
Explanation: Though Ministers formally hold office during Governor’s pleasure, in reality they hold office as long as they enjoy Assembly’s confidence.
35. Who decides the portfolios of Ministers in a state?
a) Governor
b) Chief Minister
c) Legislative Assembly
d) President
Answer: b) Chief Minister
Explanation: The Chief Minister allocates and reshuffles the portfolios of Ministers.
36. Which constitutional provision prevents non-legislators from holding ministerial office indefinitely?
a) Article 163
b) Article 164(4)
c) Article 167
d) Article 174
Answer: b) Article 164(4)
Explanation: A non-legislator can be a Minister for only 6 months, after which they must get elected to Legislature.
37. The Council of Ministers is formed to:
a) Advise the Governor
b) Execute laws of State
c) Administer departments
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Explanation: The Council of Ministers advises the Governor, executes laws, and administers state departments.
38. Who presides over the meetings of the State Council of Ministers?
a) Governor
b) Chief Minister
c) Chief Secretary
d) Speaker
Answer: b) Chief Minister
Explanation: The Chief Minister presides over and directs the meetings of the Council of Ministers.
39. Ministers are primarily responsible for:
a) Legislative functions
b) Judicial functions
c) Administrative functions
d) Financial functions
Answer: c) Administrative functions
Explanation: Ministers mainly perform executive and administrative functions related to their departments.
40. If the Chief Minister resigns, what happens to the Council of Ministers?
a) Continues till Governor dissolves it
b) Continues till Assembly confidence test
c) Entire Council of Ministers resigns
d) Nothing changes
Answer: c) Entire Council of Ministers resigns
Explanation: The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible, so resignation of the CM means resignation of the whole ministry.
41. Which body can remove the Council of Ministers?
a) Governor
b) Legislative Assembly through No-confidence Motion
c) Legislative Council
d) High Court
Answer: b) Legislative Assembly through No-confidence Motion
Explanation: The Council of Ministers remains in power only as long as it enjoys the Assembly’s confidence.
42. The advice of the State Council of Ministers is:
a) Optional for Governor
b) Binding on Governor
c) Binding only if written
d) Binding only if approved by Assembly
Answer: b) Binding on Governor
Explanation: The Governor must act on the advice of the Council of Ministers headed by the CM, except in discretionary matters.
43. The Council of Ministers is a:
a) Constitutional body
b) Statutory body
c) Non-constitutional body
d) Judicial body
Answer: a) Constitutional body
Explanation: Articles 163 and 164 provide for the Council of Ministers in states.
44. Who advises the Governor on appointment of other Ministers?
a) Speaker
b) Chief Minister
c) Chief Justice of High Court
d) Legislative Assembly
Answer: b) Chief Minister
Explanation: The Governor appoints Ministers on the advice of the Chief Minister.
45. Which part of the Constitution deals with State Executive including Council of Ministers?
a) Part IV
b) Part V
c) Part VI
d) Part VII
Answer: c) Part VI
Explanation: Part VI (Articles 152–237) deals with the State Executive, including the Governor, CM, and Council of Ministers.
46. The State Ministers hold office:
a) For 5 years fixed
b) At the discretion of Chief Minister
c) During pleasure of Governor
d) During pleasure of Chief Minister
Answer: c) During pleasure of Governor
Explanation: Constitutionally, Ministers hold office during the pleasure of Governor (Article 164).
47. In practice, removal of Ministers depends on:
a) Governor’s discretion
b) Chief Minister’s advice
c) Legislative Council
d) Supreme Court
Answer: b) Chief Minister’s advice
Explanation: Though formally Governor removes Ministers, in reality it happens only on advice of the Chief Minister.
48. Who acts as the link between Governor and State Council of Ministers?
a) Chief Justice
b) Speaker
c) Chief Minister
d) Chief Secretary
Answer: c) Chief Minister
Explanation: The Chief Minister acts as the communication channel between the Governor and the Council of Ministers.
49. If a Minister is not a member of Legislature within 6 months, his office becomes:
a) Vacant
b) Transferred
c) Nominated
d) Governor’s discretion
Answer: a) Vacant
Explanation: As per Article 164(4), such a Minister must resign if not elected within 6 months.
50. The principle of collective responsibility ensures:
a) All Ministers stand or fall together
b) Ministers work independently
c) Governor controls each Minister
d) Chief Minister alone is responsible
Answer: a) All Ministers stand or fall together
Explanation: The principle of collective responsibility makes the entire Council accountable to the Legislative Assembly.
51. Which article provides that there shall be a Council of Ministers with the Chief Minister at the head to aid and advise the Governor?
a) Article 153
b) Article 163
c) Article 164
d) Article 167
Answer: b) Article 163
Explanation: Article 163 states that there shall be a Council of Ministers with the Chief Minister as its head to aid and advise the Governor.
52. Who decides the salaries and allowances of Ministers in the state?
a) Governor
b) State Legislature
c) Chief Minister
d) President
Answer: b) State Legislature
Explanation: The salaries and allowances of Ministers are decided by the State Legislature, and until it makes provisions, they are decided by the Governor.
53. Which of the following is not part of the State Executive?
a) Governor
b) Chief Minister
c) Advocate General
d) Comptroller and Auditor General
Answer: d) Comptroller and Auditor General
Explanation: The CAG is a Union-level authority, not a part of the State Executive.
54. The Chief Minister must keep the Governor informed regarding:
a) State legislation
b) Administrative affairs
c) Decisions of the Council of Ministers
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Explanation: Under Article 167, the CM must inform the Governor about the decisions of the Council of Ministers and state affairs.
55. A Minister who is not a member of either House of State Legislature can continue as Minister for how long?
a) 3 months
b) 6 months
c) 1 year
d) Till Governor permits
Answer: b) 6 months
Explanation: As per Article 164(4), such a Minister must get elected within 6 months.
56. The Governor can use discretionary powers:
a) Always
b) Never
c) Only in certain situations
d) On advice of Chief Minister
Answer: c) Only in certain situations
Explanation: Normally Governor acts on aid and advice of Council, but in some cases (like appointment of CM when no majority) he uses discretion.
57. If the Governor does not agree with the advice of Council of Ministers, he can:
a) Reject it permanently
b) Return it for reconsideration
c) Amend it himself
d) Forward to President
Answer: b) Return it for reconsideration
Explanation: The Governor can return advice for reconsideration once, but must act as per advice if reiterated.
58. Which article provides that Ministers shall hold office during the pleasure of Governor?
a) Article 153
b) Article 163
c) Article 164
d) Article 167
Answer: c) Article 164
Explanation: Article 164(1) states that Ministers hold office during the pleasure of the Governor.
59. The State Council of Ministers resembles the Union Council of Ministers in:
a) Composition
b) Responsibility
c) Powers
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Explanation: The structure, responsibility, and functioning of State Council of Ministers are parallel to the Union Council of Ministers.
60. Which one of the following ensures stability of government in states?
a) Individual responsibility
b) Discretionary power of Governor
c) Collective responsibility
d) Judicial review
Answer: c) Collective responsibility
Explanation: Collective responsibility ensures that the entire Council stands or falls together, maintaining government stability.
61. The advice given by Council of Ministers to Governor:
a) Can be enquired into in court
b) Cannot be enquired into in court
c) Is subject to judicial review
d) Is subject to President’s approval
Answer: b) Cannot be enquired into in court
Explanation: Article 163(3) bars courts from inquiring into advice given by Council to the Governor.
62. In case of difference of opinion among Ministers, whose decision is final?
a) Governor
b) Legislative Assembly
c) Chief Minister
d) Speaker
Answer: c) Chief Minister
Explanation: The Chief Minister’s decision is final in case of differences among Ministers.
63. Which of the following is true about the Chief Minister?
a) He is real executive head of the state
b) He is leader of majority party in Assembly
c) He acts as link between Governor and Council
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Explanation: The Chief Minister performs all these functions, making him the real head of the State Executive.
64. The resignation of Chief Minister results in:
a) End of his term only
b) Dissolution of Legislative Assembly
c) Automatic resignation of Council of Ministers
d) No change in government
Answer: c) Automatic resignation of Council of Ministers
Explanation: The Council exists only as long as CM leads it; his resignation ends the ministry.
65. If Legislative Assembly passes a no-confidence motion against Council of Ministers:
a) Governor dismisses CM only
b) Governor dismisses whole Council
c) Assembly is dissolved
d) CM alone resigns
Answer: b) Governor dismisses whole Council
Explanation: A no-confidence motion against Council requires entire ministry to resign.
66. Which Constitutional Amendment fixed the maximum and minimum size of State Council of Ministers?
a) 42nd
b) 44th
c) 91st
d) 97th
Answer: c) 91st
Explanation: The 91st Amendment (2003) fixed maximum at 15% and minimum at 12 members.
67. The principle of ministerial responsibility is derived from:
a) US Constitution
b) British Constitution
c) Canadian Constitution
d) Irish Constitution
Answer: b) British Constitution
Explanation: India adopted parliamentary form of government from Britain, including ministerial responsibility.
68. The Council of Ministers is removed if it loses majority support in:
a) Legislative Assembly
b) Legislative Council
c) Both Houses
d) Governor’s office
Answer: a) Legislative Assembly
Explanation: The Council is collectively responsible only to the Assembly, not to the Legislative Council.
69. A Minister must be:
a) Citizen of India
b) At least 25 years old (if MLA)
c) At least 30 years old (if MLC)
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Explanation: Age and citizenship requirements depend on whether he is MLA or MLC.
70. In which case did the Supreme Court rule that Governor must act on advice of Council of Ministers?
a) Kesavananda Bharati case
b) Shamsher Singh case
c) SR Bommai case
d) Berubari case
Answer: b) Shamsher Singh case
Explanation: In Shamsher Singh v. State of Punjab (1974), SC held that Governor must act on Council’s advice except in discretionary matters.
71. Which one is true about the Cabinet within the Council of Ministers?
a) Larger body
b) Smaller body of senior Ministers
c) Headed by Governor
d) Has no role
Answer: b) Smaller body of senior Ministers
Explanation: Cabinet is a small body within Council, consisting of senior Ministers, making key policy decisions.
72. Cabinet decisions are binding on:
a) Only those Ministers who agreed
b) Only Cabinet Ministers
c) All Ministers including those who disagreed
d) Governor
Answer: c) All Ministers including those who disagreed
Explanation: Due to collective responsibility, Cabinet decisions are binding on all.
73. In which case did the SC emphasize collective responsibility of Council of Ministers?
a) S.R. Bommai case
b) Kesavananda Bharati case
c) Shamsher Singh case
d) Indira Gandhi case
Answer: a) S.R. Bommai case
Explanation: In S.R. Bommai (1994), SC highlighted collective responsibility as part of the basic structure of Constitution.
74. Which article requires Chief Minister to furnish information to Governor?
a) Article 164
b) Article 166
c) Article 167
d) Article 169
Answer: c) Article 167
Explanation: Article 167 obligates CM to keep Governor informed of Council’s decisions and administrative affairs.
75. If a Minister disagrees with a Cabinet decision, he should:
a) Publicly oppose it
b) Record his dissent in Assembly
c) Resign from Council of Ministers
d) Approach Governor directly
Answer: c) Resign from Council of Ministers
Explanation: As per collective responsibility, a Minister who cannot support Cabinet decision must resign.
76. Who advises the Governor on the appointment of the Advocate-General of the State?
a) Chief Justice of High Court
b) Chief Minister
c) Council of Ministers
d) Speaker of Legislative Assembly
Answer: c) Council of Ministers
Explanation: The Advocate-General is appointed by the Governor on the advice of the Council of Ministers headed by the Chief Minister.
77. What is the collective responsibility of the State Council of Ministers?
a) To the Governor
b) To the Legislative Assembly
c) To the Legislative Council
d) To the President
Answer: b) To the Legislative Assembly
Explanation: The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Legislative Assembly, as per Article 164(2).
78. What happens if a no-confidence motion is passed in the Legislative Assembly?
a) Only Chief Minister resigns
b) Governor resigns
c) Entire Council of Ministers resigns
d) Only Speaker resigns
Answer: c) Entire Council of Ministers resigns
Explanation: If a no-confidence motion is passed, the entire Council of Ministers is obliged to resign.
79. Who appoints the Ministers in a State?
a) President
b) Governor
c) Chief Minister
d) Speaker
Answer: b) Governor
Explanation: The Governor appoints ministers on the advice of the Chief Minister.
80. What is the maximum number of Ministers in the State Council of Ministers (including CM)?
a) 10% of total MLAs
b) 12% of total MLAs
c) 15% of total MLAs
d) 20% of total MLAs
Answer: c) 15% of total MLAs
Explanation: As per the 91st Constitutional Amendment, the maximum number of Ministers cannot exceed 15% of the total strength of the Assembly.
81. Who decides the portfolios of Ministers in a State?
a) Governor
b) Chief Minister
c) Legislative Assembly
d) President
Answer: b) Chief Minister
Explanation: The Chief Minister allocates and reshuffles the portfolios of ministers.
82. If a Minister is not a member of either House of the State Legislature within 6 months of appointment, he/she must:
a) Resign
b) Be dismissed by Governor
c) Continue with Assembly’s permission
d) Take oath again
Answer: a) Resign
Explanation: A non-member appointed as Minister must get elected to either House within 6 months, otherwise he/she ceases to be a Minister.
83. Which article provides for the Council of Ministers at the state level?
a) Article 163
b) Article 164
c) Article 166
d) Article 167
Answer: b) Article 164
Explanation: Article 164 specifically deals with the State Council of Ministers headed by the Chief Minister.
84. The advice tendered by Ministers to the Governor is:
a) Discretionary
b) Mandatory
c) Advisory only
d) Subject to Presidential approval
Answer: b) Mandatory
Explanation: The Governor is bound to act according to the advice of the Council of Ministers.
85. Which of the following Ministers must compulsorily be a member of the Legislative Assembly?
a) Chief Minister
b) Home Minister
c) Finance Minister
d) None
Answer: a) Chief Minister
Explanation: Though a Minister can be a member of either House, the Chief Minister must be from the Assembly (for effective leadership).
86. Who presides over the meetings of the State Council of Ministers?
a) Governor
b) Chief Minister
c) Deputy Chief Minister
d) Speaker
Answer: b) Chief Minister
Explanation: The Chief Minister is the head of the Council of Ministers and presides over its meetings.
87. Individual responsibility of Ministers means:
a) Each Minister is responsible to the Governor
b) Each Minister is responsible to CM for his department
c) Each Minister is responsible to the President
d) Each Minister is responsible only for budget
Answer: b) Each Minister is responsible to CM for his department
Explanation: Individual responsibility implies that each Minister is accountable to the CM for decisions and work in his department.
88. Who administers the oath of office to the Ministers of a State?
a) Chief Minister
b) Governor
c) President
d) Speaker
Answer: b) Governor
Explanation: The Governor administers the oath of office and secrecy to the Chief Minister and other Ministers.
89. The principle of collective responsibility in the States has been adopted from:
a) USA
b) UK
c) Canada
d) Australia
Answer: b) UK
Explanation: The system of collective responsibility of Council of Ministers to the Legislature is taken from the British Parliamentary system.
90. What happens if a Minister disagrees with the decision of the Council of Ministers?
a) He must resign
b) He can continue in office
c) Governor decides his fate
d) Assembly decides his fate
Answer: a) He must resign
Explanation: If a Minister disagrees with the collective decision, he has to resign as part of the collective responsibility principle.
91. Which amendment limited the size of State Council of Ministers?
a) 42nd Amendment
b) 44th Amendment
c) 91st Amendment
d) 97th Amendment
Answer: c) 91st Amendment
Explanation: The 91st Amendment Act, 2003 limited the strength of the Council of Ministers to 15% of the Assembly strength.
92. In states with a bicameral legislature, the Ministers can be:
a) Only from Legislative Assembly
b) Only from Legislative Council
c) From either House
d) Nominated by Governor
Answer: c) From either House
Explanation: Ministers can be chosen from either the Legislative Assembly or Legislative Council.
93. What is the main function of the State Council of Ministers?
a) Enforcing laws
b) Policy-making and administration
c) Passing money bills
d) Controlling judiciary
Answer: b) Policy-making and administration
Explanation: The primary role of the State Council of Ministers is to frame policies and ensure administration at the state level.
94. Which of the following is NOT a feature of the State Council of Ministers?
a) Headed by Chief Minister
b) Responsible to Legislative Assembly
c) Appointed by President
d) Advises the Governor
Answer: c) Appointed by President
Explanation: State Ministers are appointed by the Governor, not by the President.
95. Who holds the ultimate executive authority in a State?
a) Governor
b) Chief Minister
c) State Council of Ministers
d) Legislative Assembly
Answer: b) Chief Minister
Explanation: Though the Governor is the nominal head, the Chief Minister is the real executive authority in the State.
96. Which article states that the Governor shall act on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers?
a) Article 163
b) Article 164
c) Article 166
d) Article 167
Answer: a) Article 163
Explanation: Article 163 provides that the Governor shall act on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers headed by the Chief Minister.
97. In case of conflict between Governor and Council of Ministers, who has the final say?
a) Governor
b) Chief Minister
c) Council of Ministers
d) High Court
Answer: c) Council of Ministers
Explanation: In practice, the advice of the Council of Ministers prevails, as the Governor is bound by it.
98. Who plays the same role at the state level as the Prime Minister at the union level?
a) Governor
b) Chief Minister
c) Speaker
d) Legislative Council Chairman
Answer: b) Chief Minister
Explanation: The Chief Minister is the real executive authority in the state, similar to the Prime Minister at the union level.
99. Who acts as a link between the Governor and the State Legislature?
a) Chief Minister
b) Speaker
c) Chief Secretary
d) Advocate-General
Answer: a) Chief Minister
Explanation: The Chief Minister communicates the decisions of the Council of Ministers to the Governor and acts as a bridge between the two.
100. What happens if the Chief Minister dies in office?
a) Governor takes over
b) President’s Rule imposed
c) Council of Ministers is automatically dissolved
d) Legislative Assembly elects a new CM
Answer: c) Council of Ministers is automatically dissolved
Explanation: Since the Council of Ministers exists as long as it is headed by the Chief Minister, it dissolves automatically upon the CM’s death.