CTET Paper II (Social Science) July 2013 Solved Paper

Concept:Appointment of Chief Minister follows the principle of majority rule in the state legislative assembly.Explanation:The Governor appoints the Chief Minister under Article 164 of the Constitution.But the Governor must appoint the leader of the party that has a majority in the State Legislative Assembly.The MLAs (Members of Legislative Assembly) of the majority party elect their own leader.This elected leader then becomes the Chief Minister.Thus, the Chief Minister is chosen by the MLAs of the majority party, not directly by the President or Governor.Answer:Option B: By the MLA's of the party which has got majority in the election.