CTET PAPER II 2018 · PYQ · Polity / State Government · easy
Who appoints the Chief Minister?
A.The President
B.The Prime Minister
C.The Governor✓ Correct
D.The Chief Justice of the High Court
Explanation
The Chief Minister of a state is appointed by the Governor of that state under Article 164 of the Constitution. By convention, the Governor appoints the leader of the majority party (or coalition) in the State Legislative Assembly as the Chief Minister. This parallels the appointment of the Prime Minister by the President at the central level.
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