Assertion A minister at the state level continues in office till he enjoys the confidence of the Chi...........

Indian Polity State Legislature

Assertion: A minister at the state level continues in office till he enjoys the confidence of the Chief Minister.

Reason: The Chief Minister can ask him to resign or advise the Governor to dismiss him in case of difference of opinion.

Select the correct code.

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A.

A is true but R is false.

A is false but R is true.

Article 164 contains the principle of individual responsibility. It states that the ministers hold office during the pleasure of the governor. This means that the governor can remove a minister at a time when the council of ministers enjoys the confidence of the legislative assembly. But, the governor can remove a minister only on the advice of the chief minister.
In case of difference of opinion or dissatisfaction with the performance of a minister, the chief minister can ask him to resign or advice the governor to dismiss him. By exercising this power, the chief minister can ensure the realisation of the rule of collective responsibility.

Hence option 1st is correct.