Consider the following statements regarding the appointment of the Chief Minister in Indian states: Statement I: The Governor may appoint a person as Chief Minister even if they are not a member of the state legislature, provided the person gets elected to either House within six months. Statement II: The Governor has absolute discretion in appointing the Chief Minister, even when a single party secures a clear majority in the legislative assembly. Which one of the following is correct? |ForumIAS

[A] Both Statement I and Statement II are correct

[B] Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect

[C] Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect

[D] Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation:

A non-legislator can be appointed as CM but must get elected to the legislature within six months.
The Governor must appoint the leader of the majority party as CM when a clear majority exists; discretion is allowed only in the absence of a clear majority.

Source: Laxmikant (Polity)