The question asks to identify the real executive authority in an Indian state. This requires understanding the distinction between nominal and real executive powers as per the Indian Constitution's parliamentary system.
Correct Option: C) The Chief Minister is the real executive authority in a state. While the Governor is the constitutional or nominal head, the Chief Minister, aided by the Council of Ministers, exercises the actual executive powers and functions.
The question asks about the specific Article of the Indian Constitution that deals with the appointment of the Chief Minister. To answer this, one needs to recall the constitutional provisions related to the State Executive.
Correct Option: B) Article 164 of the Indian Constitution explicitly states that the Chief Minister shall be appointed by the Governor. This article lays down the provisions regarding the appointment, tenure, responsibility, qualifications, salaries, and allowances of the Ministers, including the Chief Minister.
The question asks about the constitutional provision regarding the appointment of a Chief Minister who is not a member of the state legislature. This falls under the Indian constitutional framework for state governments.
Correct Option: B) He must become a member within 6 months
The question asks about the typical house of a Chief Minister in the Indian state legislative system. Understanding the structure of state legislatures and the role of the Chief Minister is key to answering this question.
Correct Option: C) Chief Ministers usually belong to the Legislative Assembly. This is the directly elected house of the state legislature, and the party or coalition with a majority in this house forms the government. Therefore, the Chief Minister, as the head of the state government, is typically a member of the Legislative Assembly.
The question asks about the authority responsible for administering the oath of office to the Chief Minister of an Indian state. This is a fundamental aspect of the Indian political system, specifically concerning the executive branch at the state level. Understanding the roles of various constitutional functionaries is key to answering this.
Correct Option: D) The Governor administers the oath of office to the Chief Minister. This is explicitly stated in the Indian Constitution (Article 164).
The question asks about the constitutional provision regarding the Chief Minister's tenure. In India's parliamentary system at the state level, the Chief Minister is appointed by the Governor and holds office as long as they enjoy the Governor's 'pleasure', which is typically contingent on maintaining the confidence of the State Legislative Assembly.
Correct Option: C) Governor. The Chief Minister holds office during the pleasure of the Governor, as per Article 164 of the Indian Constitution. This pleasure is, however, not arbitrary and is exercised in line with the Chief Minister's ability to command a majority in the State Legislative Assembly.