Question

The powers and the functions of the Chief Minister of the State are analogous to_____.
A. President
B. Prime Minister
C. Governor
D. Vice-President

Answer 1

Hint: He is the head of the Executive of the Government of India and of the Union Council of Ministers. He is the member of a political party or a coalition that has a majority in the Lok Sabha.

Complete answer:
The Prime Minister of India is the actual head of the State of India and the President is the nominal or the ceremonial head of the Union of India. Similarly, the Chief Minister is the actual head of the State Government and the Governor is the nominal head of the State.
We also know that the Prime Minister, other than being the head of the executive, is also the head of the Union Council of Ministers. Similarly, the Chief Minister is also the head of the state government’s council of ministers.
The Prime Minister and all the Ministers of the Union Council hold the office during the pleasure of the President of India. At the state level, the state council and the Chief Minister hold the office during the pleasure of the Governor of the state.
From these similarities we can conclude that the powers and functions of the Chief Minister of the State are analogous to that of the Prime Minister of the country. Also, the power and functions of the Governor of the State are analogous to that of the President of the country.

Thus, the correct answer is Option (B) Prime Minister.

Note:Presently, anyone who is a citizen of India and is above the age of 25 is eligible to be the Chief Minister of the State.
The person must also be a member of the state legislature. If he/ she is not a member of the state legislature, then they must get a nomination from the Governor of the state.
 When the Governor chooses someone to be the Chief minister who is not a member of the legislature, then the person must become a member of the legislature within the following 6 months.