SSC CGL 2021 PYQ — Question 41

SSC CGL - 23 Aug 2021 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q41

Who has the power to recommend the dismissal of the state government and suspension or dissolution of the state assembly?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Governor.

The governor can dissolve the cabinet in the following circumstances.

  • If the governor is convinced that the majority of the cabinet in the assembly has ended.
  • So the Governor can ask the Chief Minister to resign or to prove his majority by calling a session of the Legislative Assembly.
  • In such a situation, if the Chief Minister is not ready to call the meeting, then the Governor can remove the cabinet.