Quiz on Chief Minister and Council of Ministers

Who appoints the Chief Minister and other members of the Council of Ministers?

• Prime Minister

• Chief Justice

• Governor

• President

What is the term of office for the Chief Minister and Council of Ministers?

• 3 years

• 4 years

• 5 years

• 6 years

What is the role of the Chief Minister in relation to the Governor?

• Guides the Governor on policies

• Communicates decisions of Council of Ministers to Governor

• Advises on appointment of Governor

• Presides over meetings of the Governor

In which scenario can the Chief Minister's role be restricted?

• Independent MLAs support

• Majority in Legislative Council

• Coalition government

• Absolute majority in Legislative Assembly

Which States currently have bicameral legislatures?

• Jammu & Kashmir and Karnataka

• Gujarat and Rajasthan

• Kerala and Tamil Nadu

• Bihar and Maharashtra

What is the maximum number of members allowed in a State Legislative Assembly?

• 600

• 500

• 400

• 300

Who nominates a person from the Anglo Indian Community to the State Legislative Assembly?

• Chief Minister

• Prime Minister

• Governor

• President

What are the qualifications required to be elected as an MLA?

• Government servant

• Hold any office of profit

• Citizen of India

• Age above 18 years

Should the Governor recommend imposition of President's Rule based on corruption charges against the Chief Minister?

• Depends on evidence

• Refer to Prime Minister

• Yes

• No

Should the Constitution be amended to allow people to recall corrupt elected representatives?

• Depends on majority

• No

• Refer to Supreme Court

• Yes