With reference to the powers of the Chief Minister in Indian states, consider the following statements: 1. The Governor appoints ministers only on the recommendation of the Chief Minister. 2. The Chief Minister is the principal channel of communication between the Governor and the State Council of Ministers. 3. The resignation of any minister, including the Chief Minister, results in the automatic dissolution of the entire Council of Ministers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation:

The Governor appoints ministers only on the recommendation of the Chief Minister.
The Chief Minister acts as the principal communication link between the Governor and the Council of Ministers.
The resignation of the Chief Minister dissolves the Council of Ministers, but not the resignation of any other minister, which simply creates a vacancy.

Source: Laxmikant (Polity)