Question

The Chief Minister is appointed by

• A. Governor
• B. President
• C. Vice President
• D. Speaker

Hint:

Appointment of Key Executives in India: - Prime Minister of India: Appointed by the President of India. - Chief Minister of a State: Appointed by the Governor of the State. - Union Council of Ministers: Appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister. - State Council of Ministers: Appointed by the Governor on the advice of the Chief Minister. The Governor usually invites the leader of the majority party/coalition in the State Legislative Assembly to form the government and become Chief Minister.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understand the appointment process for the Chief Minister in an Indian state.
In India's parliamentary system of government at the state level: - The Governor is the constitutional head of the state.
- The Chief Minister is the head of the state government (the real executive).

Step 2: Recall the constitutional provision.
According to Article 164(1) of the 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.
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" Typically, the Governor appoints the leader of the party or coalition that commands a majority in the State Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) as the Chief Minister.

Step 3: Evaluate the options.
Option (1) Governor: This is the correct appointing authority for the Chief Minister of a state.
Option (2) President: The President appoints the Prime Minister of India, not the Chief Minister of a state.
The President also appoints Governors.
Option (3) Vice President: The Vice President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha and acts as President in certain contingencies.
Not involved in appointing Chief Ministers.
Option (4) Speaker: The Speaker is the presiding officer of the Legislative Assembly (or Lok Sabha at the Union level).
Not involved in appointing the Chief Minister.

Step 4: Confirm the appointing authority.
The Chief Minister of a state is appointed by the Governor of that state.
This matches option (1).