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Which of the following is the Chief Minister of a state in India primarily responsible for?

Options

A

President of India

B

Supreme Court

C

State Legislative Assembly

D

Governor of the State

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Correct Answer :

Option D

Governor of the State

Solution :

The correct option is Governor of the State.


Explanation:

In the parliamentary system of governance at the state level in India, the Chief Minister is the head of government (real executive authority), while the Governor is the constitutional/formal head of the state (nominal executive authority).


Under Article 167 of the Constitution of India, it is the primary duty of the Chief Minister to communicate all decisions of the Council of Ministers relating to the administration of the affairs of the State and proposals for legislation to the Governor of the State. Therefore, the Chief Minister acts as the principal link of communication between the Council of Ministers and the Governor.

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