16. The Chief Minister can recommend the dismissal of a minister to the:
a) President of India
b) Governor of the state
c) Prime Minister of India
d) Chief Justice of the High Court
Answer: b) Governor of the state
17. The Chief Minister is responsible for the appointment of:
a) State Election Commissioner
b) Chief Secretary
c) Attorney General
d) Lokayukta
Answer: b) Chief Secretary
18. Who is the spokesperson for the State Council of Ministers?
a) Chief Minister
b) Governor
c) Chief Secretary
d) State Cabinet Secretary
Answer: a) Chief Minister
19. The Chief Minister represents the state in:
a) State Legislature
b) Parliament
c) Supreme Court
d) President’s Office
Answer: a) State Legislature
20. The Chief Minister acts as an intermediary between the state and the:
a) Central government
b) Governor
c) President of India
d) State Election Commission
Answer: a) Central government