Multiple choice

Consider the following statements:

  1. The Council of Ministers of a state in India is collectively, as well as individually responsible to the Legislative Assembly of the state.

  2. The Governor of a state has the power to appoint the members of the State Public Service Commission as well as the state High Court Judges.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 1 is incorrect because the Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Legislative Assembly, NOT individually responsible. Individual ministers are responsible to the Chief Minister, not directly to the Assembly. Statement 2 is incorrect because the Governor appoints State Public Service Commission members (with UPSC chairperson's advice), but High Court Judges are appointed by the President in consultation with the Governor, Chief Justice of India, and Chief Justice of the state HC.

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