The Council of Ministers in a state is collectively responsible to:
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
Correct Answer:
State Legislature
Explanation:
According to Article 164(2) of the Indian Constitution, the Council of Ministers in a state is collectively responsible to the Legislative Assembly of the State (State Legislature). This means that all ministers are jointly responsible for all the policies and decisions of the government, and they remain in office as long as they enjoy the confidence of the State Legislature.
Key Points:
Collective responsibility implies that the cabinet decisions bind all cabinet ministers even if they differed in the cabinet meeting.
If a vote of no-confidence is passed against the Council of Ministers by the State Legislature, the entire ministry must resign.
While ministers are appointed by the Governor, they are collectively accountable to the elected representatives in the State Legislature.
Important Questions and Answers:
Question: To whom is the Union Council of Ministers collectively responsible?
Answer: Lok Sabha (Parliament).
Question: Under which article of the Indian Constitution is the collective responsibility of the state council of ministers specified?
Answer: Article 164(2).