With reference to the powers and functions of the Chief Minister, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The Chief Minister can recommend the dissolution of the Legislative Assembly to the Governor at any time. 2. The Chief Minister is the permanent chairman of the concerned Zonal Council. 3. The Chief Minister is a member of the Governing Council of NITI Aayog. 4. The Chief Minister is the presiding officer of the State Legislative Assembly. Select the correct answer using the code given below: |ForumIAS

[A] 1 and 3 only

[B] 1, 2 and 3 only

[C] 1, 3 and 4 only

[D] 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation

The Chief Minister can recommend dissolution of the Legislative Assembly.
The Chief Minister acts as vice-chairman of the Zonal Council by rotation, not a permanent chairman.
He is a member of the Governing Council of NITI Aayog.
The Speaker is the presiding officer of the State Legislative Assembly, not the Chief Minister.

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