This question tests knowledge of the executive structure of state governments in India as defined by the Constitution. It requires distinguishing between the nominal head and the real head of the executive.
Correct Option: C) Chief Minister
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 Constitution explicitly states that the Chief Minister shall be appointed by the Governor.
The question asks us to evaluate two statements regarding the Legislative Council of a state in India. We need to determine if each statement is correct based on the provisions of the Indian Constitution.
Since both statements are incorrect, the correct option is D.
D) Neither 1 nor 2
The question pertains to the constitutional provisions regarding the appointment of a Chief Minister in India, specifically when the appointed individual is not a member of the state legislature. This is a common aspect of parliamentary democracy, and the Indian Constitution provides a clear timeline for such a situation.
B) He must become a member within 6 months — This is correct as per Article 164(4) of the Indian Constitution, which mandates that a minister (including the Chief Minister) who is not a member of the state legislature must become one within six months, or cease to hold office.
The question asks about the typical house of a Chief Minister in the Indian political system. To answer this, one needs to understand the structure of state legislatures and the process of forming a government at the state level.
Correct Option: C) Chief Ministers usually belong to the Legislative Assembly because it is the directly elected house of the state legislature, and the party commanding a majority in this house forms the government. The Chief Minister is the leader of this majority.
This question tests knowledge about the office of the Speaker of a State Legislative Assembly in India, specifically regarding the circumstances under which the Speaker vacates their office. We need to evaluate each statement based on constitutional provisions and established parliamentary conventions.
Correct Option: A) 1 only