Question

Who is the real executive head of the state government in India?

• A. Governor
• B. Chief Secretary
• C. Chief Minister
• D. Advocate General

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Chief Minister

Chief Minister

• Real executive head of the state, leading the Council of Ministers and driving state governance.
  

• Acts as the primary decision-maker and policy leader at the state level.
  

• Appointment: Appointed by the Governor, typically the leader of the majority party or coalition in the State Legislative Assembly.

• Article 163(1): Provides for a Council of Ministers headed by the Chief Minister to aid and advise the Governor.
  

• Article 164(1): The Governor appoints the Chief Minister and, on their advice, other ministers.
  

• Article 164(2): The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the State Legislative Assembly.