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Q · Chief Minister and State Council of Ministersmedium · 45s
Can a person be a Minister 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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Under Article 164(4), a person can be appointed Minister without being a member of the legislature but must get elected within six months or resign.
Final Answer: Option A - Yes, for up to six months