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Q:

Council of Ministers of a State is accountable to : 

  • 1
    State Legislative Assembly
  • 2
    Indian Parliament
  • 3
    Governor
  • 4
    President
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Answer : 1. "State Legislative Assembly "
Explanation :

1. According to Article 164(a) of the Constitution, all ministers can hold their posts during the pleasure of the Governor but according to Article 164(b), the Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Legislative Assembly.

2. The Governor cannot remove any one minister or council of ministers from the post of minister as per his wish. The Council of Ministers remains in place until it obtains a majority in the Assembly (a tenure of five years).

3. The fixed tenure of the cabinet is five years. The Cabinet can be suspended even before this fixed time, but if the Council of Ministers has the support of the majority of the Legislative Assembly for five years, then the Council of Ministers can remain on its post for a period of five years.

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