Question

Council of Ministers of a State is accountable to:
1. State Legislative Assembly
2. Indian Parliament
3. Governor
4. President

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : State Legislative Assembly

The correct answer is State Legislative Assembly.

• Council of Ministers of a State is accountable to State Legislative Assembly
  • State Legislative Assemblies are also known as Vidhan Sabhas.
  • The lower houses of the provincial legislature of India's several states are known as legislative assemblies.
  • State Legislative Assemblies are analogous to Lok Sabha.
  • Each Legislative Assemblies in India is formed for a period of five years, after which all seats are up for election.
  • A person must not be less than 25 years of age to become a member of State Legislative Assemblies.

• The Union Council of Ministers is collectively accountable to Lok Sabha.
• Governor is the head of the state who is appointed by the President of the country.
  • Governor works on the pleasure of the President and has no fixed term.
  • Governor may also get transferred from one state to another by the President.
  • Governor also can be reappointed.