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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

राज्यों के अधिकारों का निर्धारण किस आधार पर होता है?

अभियोजक की नियुक्ति किस प्रावधान के तहत होती है?

उच्च न्यायालयों का गठन किस आधार पर किया जाता है?

Who is the first woman President of India?

Which of the following is a feature of the Indian Constitution?

Who was the first woman President of the Indian National Congress?

संसद के अधिवेशन के अंतराल का निर्धारण किसके द्वारा किया जाता है?

संविधान के किस अनुच्छेद में मौलिक अधिकारों का विवरण है?

Who has the power to remove a Governor from office in India?

विधायिका के प्रमुख का चुनाव किस प्रक्रिया से होता है?