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The Chief Minister of Union Territory where such a set up exists, is appointed by the ______________.

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  1. President

  2. Prime Minister

  3. Lt. Governor

  4. Majority party in Legislature

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Union Territories are controlled by the President through an executive, who is selected by him with an appropriate designation. This designation is called either Lieutenant Governor or Chief Commissioner or Administrator. In Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Puducherry and Delhi, the overseer is called Lt. Governor, while in Chandigarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu and Lakshadweep he/she is known as Administrator.

What is true about the Chief Minister and other ministers of a State in respect of their appointments?

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  1. Chief Minister is appointed by Governor

  2. Other ministers are appointed by the Governor on the advice of Chief Minister

  3. Only provision under (a) is in Constitution

  4. Both (a) and (b) are correct provision

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Correct Option: D