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Q · Chief Minister and State Council of Ministersmedium · 45s
Who appoints the Chief Minister of a state in India?
TopicChief Minister and State Council of Ministers
Question Typemultiple choice
Difficultymedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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The Chief Minister is appointed by the Governor of the state. The Governor usually appoints the leader of the party or coalition that commands majority support in the State Legislative Assembly under Article 164 of the Constitution.
Final Answer: Option A - Governor