Statement I is correct: Article 163(1) states that there shall be a Council of Ministers with the Chief Minister at the head to aid and advise the Governor in the exercise of his functions, except in matters where he is required to act in his discretion. Statement II is correct: Article 164(1) explicitly states that the Chief Minister shall be appointed by the Governor. Statement III is also correct: Article 164(1) further stipulates that the Ministers shall hold office during the pleasure of the Governor.
Consider the following statements: I. According to Article 163 there shall be Council of Ministers to aid and advice the Governor. II. According Article 164(1) the Chief Minister shall be appointed by the Governor. III. According Article 164(1), the Ministers shall hold office during the pleasure of the Governor. Select the correct answer using the code. Code :
Asked in Protection Officer 2022 · Topic: The Governor (Governor's Relationship with the Chief Minister and Council of Ministers)
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