Q. With reference to the appointment of ministers of the State, consider the following statements:
1. The ministers are appointed by Governor only on the advice of Chief Minister.
2. The nominated members of state legislatures cannot be appointed as the minister.
3. The Governor can dismiss an individual Minister from a State Council of Ministers on his/her discretion.
How many of the above given statements are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Exp) Option a is the correct answer.
Statement 1 is correct. The Council of Ministers of the state is appointed by Governor only on the advice of the Chief Minister. The Governor can appoint only those persons as ministers which are recommended by Chief Minister.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Both elected and nominated members are eligible for being appointed as the minister of the state.
Statement 3 is incorrect: Ministers shall hold office during the pleasure of the Governor. The Governor can withdraw the pleasure only on the advice of the Chief Minister Pleasure is not a personal or individual matter. Hence a Governor cannot remove any individual minister on his personal choice or discretion.
