Question

What does Article 164 of the Indian Constitution state about the appointment of the Chief Minister?

• A. The Chief Minister is elected by the legislative assembly of the state.
• B. The Chief Minister is appointed by the President of India.
• C. The Chief Minister is chosen through a referendum in the state.
• D. The Chief Minister shall be appointed by the Governor.

Answer 1

Answer:

D. The Chief Minister shall be appointed by the Governor.

Article 164 of the Indian Constitution states that the Chief Minister shall be appointed by the Governor, and other Ministers shall be appointed by the Governor on the advice of the Chief Minister. Article 164(1) in Constitution of India: 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: Provided that in the State of Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha, there shall be a Minister in charge of tribal welfare who may in addition be in charge of the welfare of the Scheduled Castes and backward classes or any other work