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SSC Selection Post 2024 PYQ — Question 31

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level - 25 June 2024 - Shift 4 • General Awareness • Q31

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The ministers in the state hold office during the pleasure of the:

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. Governor.

  • The ministers in the state hold office during the pleasure of the Governor of the state.
  • The Governor is the constitutional head of an Indian state, and ministers are said to "hold office during the pleasure of the Governor." However, in practice, this phrase is largely ceremonial. While the Governor formally appoints and can technically remove ministers, such actions are carried out on the advice of the Chief Minister.
  • This reflects the principles of a parliamentary system, where the real executive authority rests with the elected government. The Governor acts on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers, thereby ensuring that democratic governance is maintained and that the will of the elected legislature prevails.