Explanation:

• As the constitution of India provides for a Parliamentary system of government in the states, the Council of Ministers headed by the Chief Minister is the real executive authority. Various Powers and functions of Chief Minister in relation to the council of Ministers are:
• Statement 1 is correct: The Governor appoints only those persons as Ministers who are recommended by the Chief Minister. o He allocates and reshuffles the portfolios among Ministers. o He can ask the Minister to resign or advise the governor to dismiss him in case of difference of opinion.
• Statement 2 is correct: Chief Minister presides over the meetings of the council of ministers. He can bring about the collapse of the council of ministers by resigning from office. Since he is the head of the council of ministers his death or resignation automatically dissolves the council of ministers.