Chief Minister and State Council of Ministers

1. What is the duration of a Chief Minister’s term in office?

  1. 5 years
  2. 6 years
  3. 4 years
  4. Not fixed
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Answer: Option D. Not fixed

2. How many months can a person serve as Chief Minister without being a member of the state legislature?

  1. 3 months
  2. 6 months
  3. 12 months
  4. 9 months
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Answer: Option B. 6 months

3. Which of the following is not a function of the Chief Secretary of a state?

  1. Advising the Governor on state matters
  2. Overseeing state administration
  3. Acting as the spokesperson of the State Government
  4. Advising the Chief Minister on all administrative matters
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Answer: Option A. Advising the Governor on state matters

4. Which of the following pairs (Women Chief Ministers) is incorrectly matched?

  1. Mamata Banerjee – West Bengal
  2. Jayalalithaa – Tamil Nadu
  3. Mayawati – Bihar
  4. Sheila Dikshit – Delhi
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Answer: Option C. Mayawati – Bihar

5. Who administers the oath of office and secrecy to a Chief Minister?

  1. The Governor of the state
  2. The President of India
  3. The Chief Justice of India
  4. The Speaker of the State Assembly
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Answer: Option A. The Governor of the state