Q1. Which Article of the Constitution of India lays down that the Council of Ministers in a State shall be collectively responsible to the Legislative Assembly and that the Ministers shall hold office during the pleasure of the Governor?
Explanation
Article 164 provides that the Chief Minister shall be appointed by the Governor and other Ministers shall be appointed by the Governor on the advice of the Chief Minister. Article 164(1) deals with appointment, Article 164(2) lays down collective responsibility of the Council of Ministers to the Legislative Assembly of the State and that Ministers hold office during the pleasure of the Governor.
