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Q · Chief Minister and State Council of MinistersMedium · 45s
A person can remain a Minister for maximum how many months without being a member of the State Legislature?
TopicChief Minister and State Council of Ministers
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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As per Article 164(4), a minister must become a member within 6 months.
Final Answer: Option C — 6 months