1. How are other state ministers appointed?
Governor on advice of Chief Minister
2. Can a person who is not a member of State Legislature be appointed as Chief Minister?
Yes, but he has to get himself elected within 6 months otherwise removed
3. Who administers the oath of state ministers?
Governor
4. The salaries of state ministers determined by whom?
State Legislature
5. The state COM aids and advices whom?
Governor
6. Which constitutional amendment introduced the anti defection provision in Constitution for the first time?
52nd amendment
7. Who advice the Governor to dissolve the State Legislative Assembly?
Chief Minister
8. How can Chief Minister be removed from office?
By resignation
9. What is the minimum age for becoming member of State Legislature?
25yrs for Legislative Assembly; 30yrs for Legislative Council
10. For how many days can the Legislative Council delay a money bill?
14 days
11. How are members of Vidhan Parishad elected?
They are taken from various streams:
- Not less than one third to be elected by Panchayats, Municipalities, District Boards etc
- Not less than one third to be elected by Vidhan Sabha
- Not less than one twelfth to be elected by graduates of three years residing in state
- Not less than one twelfth to be elected by teachers of three years experience in educational institution
- Remaining one sixth nominated by Governor from distinguished persons of society
12. What are the powers of Chief Minister?
They are:
- Advices the Governor regarding appointment of important officials
- Ask for resignation of ministers
- His own resignation brings down the Council of Ministers
- Presides over meetings of ministers