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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

संसद की कार्यप्रणाली का प्रावधान किस अनुच्छेद में मिलता है?

न्यायपालिका की नियुक्ति में पुनरीक्षण किस सिद्धांत पर आधारित है?

अनुच्छेद 370 किस राज्य को विशेष दर्जा प्रदान करता था?

लोकसभा का कार्यकाल कितने वर्षों का होता है?

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

न्यायपालिका की संरचना में किसका प्रमुख योगदान होता है?

What is the maximum number of members in the Lok Sabha?

What is the maximum number of members in the Rajya Sabha?

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the official language of the Union?

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