Multiple choice

Who appoints the Chief Minister?

  1. The Governor of the State

  2. The Prime Minister

  3. The Legislative Assembly

  4. The Supreme Court
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Explanation

The Governor of the State appoints the Chief Minister. According to Article 164, the Governor appoints the leader of the majority party or coalition in the Legislative Assembly as the Chief Minister. The Governor acts on the constitutional provision that the CM must enjoy the confidence of the Assembly.

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