Current Affairs - West Bengal Schemes & Governance
Which constitutional provision allows the Governor of West Bengal to remove the Chief Minister if they lose the confidence of the Legislative Assembly?
Which constitutional provision allows the Governor of West Bengal to remove the Chief Minister if they lose the confidence of the Legislative Assembly?
medium Q5 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Identify relevant article
Article 164 states that the Chief Minister holds office during the pleasure of the Governor, subject to maintaining the confidence of the Legislative Assembly.Step 2: Eliminate incorrect articles
Article 356 deals with President’s Rule; Article 167 concerns duties of the Chief Minister; Article 172 relates to duration of the Legislative Assembly.Final Answer:
Article 164 → Option DQuick Check:
CM removal provision = Article 164 ✅
Quick Trick: Article 164 governs CM appointment and tenure.
Common Mistakes:
- Confusing Article 356 with CM removal.
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