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Q · Chief Minister and State Council of MinistersMedium · 45s
Which of the following is correct regarding the appointment of the Chief Minister in a State?
TopicChief Minister and State Council of Ministers
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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By convention, the Governor appoints the leader of the majority party as Chief Minister.
👉 If no party has a clear majority (hung Assembly), the Governor can exercise discretion in appointing a Chief Minister who is most likely to command majority support.
Final Answer: Option C - Both A and B