The question asks to identify the specific Article of the Indian Constitution that deals with the Council of Ministers aiding and advising the Governor. This requires knowledge of the constitutional provisions related to the state executive.
C) Article 163 of the Indian Constitution provides for a Council of Ministers with the Chief Minister as its head to aid and advise the Governor in the exercise of his functions, except for those functions where the Governor is required to act in his discretion.
This question tests knowledge of the Indian constitutional framework, specifically the appointment process for a Chief Minister at the state level. Understanding the roles of various constitutional functionaries is key.
Correct Option: D) Governor
The question asks about the appointment and tenure of the Chief Secretary in an Indian State. To answer this, we need to recall the constitutional provisions and administrative practices related to the Chief Secretary's role.
D) Neither 1 nor 2
Both statements are incorrect. The Chief Secretary is appointed by the Chief Minister (though formally in the Governor's name), and they do not have a fixed tenure.
The question asks about the minimum number of ministers in a state council of ministers, including the Chief Minister. This is a direct constitutional provision related to the size of the Council of Ministers.
Correct Option: B) 12
The question asks to identify the constitutional amendment responsible for setting a limit on the number of ministers in a state, specifically capping it at 15% of the total strength of the legislative assembly. This is a direct question about a specific constitutional amendment related to the size of the Council of Ministers.
Correct Option: A) 91st Amendment Act, 2003
The 91st Amendment Act of 2003 introduced significant changes regarding the size of the Council of Ministers. It stipulated that the total number of ministers, including the Chief Minister, in the Council of Ministers in a state shall not exceed 15% of the total strength of the Legislative Assembly of that state. However, the number of ministers shall not be less than twelve. This amendment was enacted to curb defections and to prevent the formation of very large cabinets.
The question pertains to the constitutional provisions regarding the appointment and continuation of a minister in a state government who is not a member of the state legislature. This is a common provision in parliamentary systems, including India.
Correct Option: C) Six months