Question

"Duties of Chief Minister as respects the furnishing of information to Governor"

The above said provision belongs to which of the following Article?

1. Article 167
2. Article 61
3. Article 91
4. Article 82

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Article 167

The correct answer is option 1 i.e Article 167.

• Article 167 gives provision for Duties of Chief Minister as respects the furnishing of information to Governor.
• Article 167 states that it shall be the duty of the Chief Minister of each State—
  • to communicate to the Governor of the State all decisions of the Council of Ministers relating to the administration of the affairs of the State and proposals for legislation;
  • to furnish such information relating to the administration of the affairs of the State and proposals for legislation as the Governor may call for; and
  • if the Governor so requires, to submit for the consideration of the Council of Ministers any matter on which a decision has been taken by a Minister but which has not been considered by the Council.
• Article 61 - Procedure for impeachment of the President.
• Article 91 -  Provision for the Power of the Deputy Chairman or other person to perform the duties of the office of, or to act as, Chairman.
• Article 82 - Provision for Readjustment after each census.