The question asks about the authority responsible for determining the salary and allowances of the Chief Minister in India. This falls under the constitutional provisions related to the state executive.
C) State Legislature — As per Article 164(5) of the Indian Constitution, the salaries and allowances of the Chief Minister (who is a Minister) are determined by the State Legislature by law.
The question asks to identify the specific article of the Indian Constitution that defines the duties of the Chief Minister regarding providing information to the Governor. This requires knowledge of the constitutional provisions related to the relationship between the Chief Minister and the Governor.
Correct Option: C) Article 167 outlines the duties of the Chief Minister in providing information to the Governor. This article is crucial for ensuring transparency and proper communication between the executive head of the state (Governor) and the head of the government (Chief Minister).
Consider the following statements:
Statement-I:
In India, prisons are managed by State Governments with their own rules and regulations for the day- to-day administration of prisons.
Statement-II:
In India, prisons are governed by the Prisons Act, 1894 which expressly kept the subject of prisons in the control of Provincial Governments.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
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Both correct, and II explains I
Both correct, and II does not explain I
I correct, II incorrect
I incorrect, II correct
The question asks to evaluate two statements regarding the management and governance of prisons in India and determine the correct relationship between them. This requires knowledge of the constitutional provisions and legal framework governing prisons in India.
A) Both correct, and II explains I
Both statements are factually correct. Statement-I describes the current constitutional and administrative position of prisons in India, which are a State subject. Statement-II provides the historical legal foundation for this arrangement, tracing it back to the Prisons Act, 1894, which placed prisons under the control of Provincial Governments. This historical legal framework directly explains why prisons are currently managed by State Governments.
The question asks to identify which power is NOT enjoyed by the Chief Minister. We need to evaluate each option based on the constitutional and administrative roles of a Chief Minister in India.
Correct Option: B) Summoning sessions of Parliament
The question asks to identify the Article that does NOT directly relate to the Chief Minister. We need to examine each given Article and determine its connection to the Chief Minister's role or the state executive.
D) Article 370 — This Article provided special status to Jammu and Kashmir and was temporary. It did not directly define the role, powers, or appointment of the Chief Minister of a state in the general constitutional framework, unlike the other articles listed.
The question asks about the term of office for the Chief Minister. This is a fundamental concept in Indian polity and governance, specifically related to the executive branch at the state level. The Chief Minister's appointment and tenure are governed by constitutional provisions.
Correct Option: C) During the pleasure of the governor