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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

भारत का राष्ट्रपति किस प्रक्रिया द्वारा चुना जाता है?

अधिकारों की गारंटी किस अनुच्छेद के माध्यम से दी गई है?

Which of the following is NOT a part of the Indian Constitution?

Who was the first President of India?

What is the maximum strength of the Lok Sabha?

संसद की कार्यप्रणाली का प्रावधान किस अनुच्छेद में मिलता है?

राष्ट्रपति के लिए योग्यता मानदंड किस अनुच्छेद में वर्णित हैं?

Which of the following is NOT a function of the President of India?

निर्वाचन आयोग के अध्यक्ष का कार्यकाल कितना होता है?

राज्यसभा के सदस्यों का चयन किस आधार पर किया जाता है?