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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

What is the maximum number of judges in the Supreme Court of India?

अनुच्छेद 370 किस राज्य को विशेष दर्जा प्रदान करता था?

What is the maximum strength of the Rajya Sabha?

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the creation of the All India Services?

आपातकाल की घोषणा के लिए प्रत्येक सदन में कितने प्रतिशत मतों की आवश्यकता होती है?

Who has the authority to promulgate ordinances in India?

What is the maximum number of members in the Legislative Assembly of a state?

लोकसभा के सदस्यों के लिए न्यूनतम योग्यता क्या है?

कार्यपालिका के प्रमुख की नियुक्ति में अंतिम निर्णय किसके द्वारा होता है?

राज्यसभा की कार्यप्रणाली किस पर आधारित है?