Question

The Chief Minister is appointed by ___________________.
A. The Prime Minister
B. The Governor
C. The President
D. The Speaker

Answer 1

Hint: A chief Minister is an elected head of the government who is selected through a majority in the state legislative assembly established by the vote of confidence in the legislative assembly, suggested by the governor of the state who is the appointing authority.

Step by step answer:
The governor is called the state’s de jure head who has the appointing authority of the Chief Minister. Chief Minister shall be appointed by the governor as it is stated in article 164 of the constitution.
Powers and functions of the Chief Minister with respect to Governor are-:
a. Article 167 states that the Chief Minister acts as a link between the State Council of Ministers and Governor.
b. All the decisions of the council of ministers regarding the administration of the states are communicated to the Governor by the Chief Minister.
c. The Chief Minister provides any information relating to the decisions taken or regarding the administration to the Governor.
d.The appointment of important officials like Attorney General, State Public Service Commission (Chairman and Members), State Election Commission Et cetera is advised by the Chief Minister to the Governor.
Eligibility criteria of Chief Minister are -:
a. An Indian citizen
b. Member of state legislature
c. 25 years of age or more
Eligibility criteria of Governor -:
a. An Indian citizen
b. At least 35 years of age
c. Not a member of either house of the parliament or house of the state legislature
d. Does not hold any office of profit
e. Is not the resident of the same state

So, the correct answer is Option B

Note According to article 164 of the constitution Governor appoints the Chief Minister. To protect, preserve and defend the constitution and the law as incorporated in his/her oath of office under Article 159 of the Indian constitution in the administration of the State affairs is the primary function of the Governor.