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Which of the following are the provisions of Article-164 of the Constitution ? (a) The Chief Minister shall be appointed by the Governor and the other Ministers shall be appointed by the Governor on the advise of the Chief Minister. (b) It shall be the duty of the Chief Minister to communicate to the Governor all decisions of the Council of ministers relating to administration of the state. (c) The Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to the Legislative Assembly of the state. (d) The total number of Ministers including Chief Minister shall not exceed fifteen per cent of the total number of members of the Legislative Assembly of the state.  

Which of the following are the provisions of Article-164 of the Constitution ? (a) The Chief Minister shall be appointed by the Governor and the other Ministers shall be appointed by the Governor on the advise of the Chief Minister. (b) It shall be the duty of the Chief Minister to communicate to the Governor all decisions of the Council of ministers relating to administration of the state. (c) The Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to the Legislative Assembly of the state. (d) The total number of Ministers including Chief Minister shall not exceed fifteen per cent of the total number of members of the Legislative Assembly of the state.   Correct Answer (a), (c), (d)

The correct answer is (a), (c), (d).

Key Points

  • Article 164 of Indian Constitution;-
    • The Chief Minister shall be appointed by the Governor and the other Ministers shall be appointed by the Governor on the advice of the Chief Minister, and the Ministers shall hold office during the pleasure of the Governor. Hence, a is correct.
    • The total number of Ministers, including the Chief Minister, in the Council of Ministers in a State shall not exceed fifteen per cent. Hence, c is correct.
    • The Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to the Legislative Assembly of the State. Hence, d is correct.
  • Article 167 casts on the Chief Minister the duty to keep the Governor informed of all decisions of the Council of Ministers in regard to administration and legislation. He is required to furnish to the Governor all such information in these matters as may be called for by him. Hence, b is not correct.

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