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State Council of Ministers

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Headed by the Chief Minister, it includes cabinet ministers, ministers of state, and deputy ministers, each handling specific portfolios. The council collectively formulates and executes state policies, from infrastructure to welfare schemes. Like at the Union level, collective responsibility to the Legislative Assembly ensures they remain accountable. The Governor formally appoints them on the CM’s advice, but the legislative majority effectively shapes governance. The cabinet’s smaller group decides major issues—budget allocations, legislation proposals—before presenting them to the full assembly. Understanding the Council’s structure and functioning is vital for grasping how states address region-specific needs within India’s broader federal framework.

Practice Questions

Who is the first citizen of India?

Who is the first woman President of India?

Who among the following is the ex-officio Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission of India?

विधान सभा सदस्यों के विवाद समाधान की प्रक्रिया किस अनुच्छेद में है?

राज्यों के बीच मतभेदों का समाधान किस प्रावधान के तहत किया जाता है?

संसद में विधेयक पर पुनर्विचार का अधिकार किसे है?

राष्ट्रपति को हटाने की प्रक्रिया किस अनुच्छेद में प्रावधिक है?

भारतीय न्यायपालिका की स्वतंत्रता का मूल सिद्धांत क्या है?

Which is the largest state in India by area?

संघीय परिषद का प्रावधान किस अनुच्छेद में है?