Quiz on Indian Polity: Chief Minister of the State

It has been seen in all the competitive examinations that questions based on Indian Polity are asked every time, in this article, a questionnaire of 10 questions is being given on 'Chief Minister of the State'. for the convenience of the students we have given the answers of the questions also.

1. Which of the following statements is not correct about the Chief Minister?

1. The Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to the Legislative Assembly of the State.
2. Article 154 states that the Governor will appoint the Chief Minister.
3. The Governor is free to appoint any person as Chief Minister.
4. A Minister who for any period of six consecutive months is not a member of the Legislature of the State shall at the expiration of that period cease to be a Minister.

Ans. b

Explanation: Article 161 states that there would be a Chief Minister of the state appointed by the Governor. 

2. What is the minimum age to be appointed as the Chief Minister of a state?

1. 25 years
2. 30 years
3. 35 years
4. 18 years

Ans. a

Explanation: The minimum age to contest for the post of Chief Minister is 25 years as per the Constitution. 

3. Which of the following post is held by the Chief Minister?

1. Chairman of the State Planning Board
2. Member of National Development Council
3. Chief Spokesperson of the State Government
4. All of the above

Ans. d

Explanation: The Chief Minister holds the post of the Chairman of the State Planning Board, Member of National Development Council, Chief Spokesperson of the State Government. 

4. Which of the following is not matched correctly?

1.  Article 167: Duties of the Chief Minister
2. Article 163: Swearing in of the Chief Minister
3. Article 164: Provisions related to State Ministers
4. Article 166:  Operations by the State Government

Ans. b

Explanation:  Article 163 states that there shall be a council of Ministers with the chief Minister at the head to aid and advise the Governor in the exercise of his functions. Article 164 states that the total number of Ministers, including the Chief Minister, in the Council of Ministers in a State shall not exceed fifteen per cent.

5. Who determines the salary and allowances of the Chief Minister?

1. Governor
2. State Legislature
3. President
4. Parliament

Ans. b

Explanation: The salary of the Chief Minister is decided by the State Legislature and not the Governor. 

6. Which of the following statements is false?

1. The Chief Minister's tenure is not fixed (with exceptions)
2. If the Chief Minister resigns from his post then the entire Council of Ministers has to resign.
3. The Governor is the President of the Inter-state Council.
4. The collective responsibility of the Council of Ministers is to the State Legislature.

Ans. c

Explanation: The Prime Minister of India is the head of the Interstate Council.

7. Which of the following powers is not enjoyed by the Chief Minister?

1. The Governor appoints ministers only to those people who are recommended by the Chief Minister.
2. Chief Minister shifts all the ministers' departments.
3. Chief Minister can ask the governor to disassociate the Legislative assembly.
4. Chief Minister appoints judges of the state's high court.

Ans. d

Explanation: The Judges of High Court are not appointed by the Chief Minister but the Governor of the state in consultation with the Chief Justice. 

8. The State Council is responsible to whom?

1. Governor
2. Legislative Assembly
3. Legislative Council
4. State Legislature

Ans. b

Explanation: The State Council is responsible to the State Legislature.

9. Who provides oath to other ministers of the state other than the Chief Minister?

1. Chief Minister
2. Speaker of the assembly
3. Chief Justice of the High Court
4. Governor

Ans. d

Explanation: The Governor of the state is responsible for giving oath to the council of ministers in the state. 

10. Who is the Advocate General of the State responsible to?

1. Governor
2. Chief Minister
3. Speaker of the Assembly
4. None of these

Ans. a

Explanation: Advocate general is a legal advisor to a state government. The Governor of each state shall appoint a person who is qualified to be appointed judges in high court.

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