Council Of Ministers


 
 
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Council of MiniÅŸters

  • As per Article 163 of the Indian Constitution, there shall be Council of Ministers along with Che Minister at the head to aid, advice and exercise the functions of the State Government.
  • The Council of Ministers are appointed by the Governor of the state on the advice of the Chief Minister.
  • To be appointed in Council of Ministers, a person should be a member of either Legislative Assembly or Legislative Council.
  • The Executive Authority of the state actually lies in the Council of Ministers under the leadership of Chief Minister.
  • Council of Ministers are also known as Cabinet Ministers and they are jointly responsible for the work done by the elected government.
  • Their tenure is of five years, however they have to resign if there is no confidence motion against ruling party in the Legislative Assembly.
  • The Council of M Council of Ministers is sub divided into Cabinet Minister, Minister of State (Independent charge), Deputy Minister and Secretary of the House.
  • State Secretariat

  • State Secretariat is also known as Chief Secretary office, It is the law executing body of the State Government.
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    Question : 1

    Which of the following options is correct?

    Statement 1: The State Secretariat is headed by the Chief Minister and assists in the policy formulation and administration of state governance.

    Statement 2: The Chief Secretary is the head of the State Secretariat and is the senior-most IAS officer in the state, responsible for overseeing the implementation of policies.

     

    Right Option : B
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    Question : 2

    Which of the following options is correct?

    Statement 1: The tenure of the Council of Ministers in a state government is five years, which is aligned with the tenure of the Legislative Council.

    Statement 2: The Council of Ministers must resign if there is a no-confidence motion against them in the Legislative Assembly, not the Legislative Council.

     

    Right Option : B
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    Question : 3

    Which of the following is the primary function of the State Secretariat in a state government?

    Right Option : A
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