With reference to the office of Chief Minister consider the following statements 1 He must prove his...........

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With reference to the office of Chief Minister , consider the following statements:

1. He must prove his majority in state legislative assembly before being appointed as Chief Minister.

2. He holds office during the pleasure of the Governor.

Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect: A person need not prove his majority in the assembly before he is appointed as the Chief Minister, the Governor may first appoint him as Chief Minister and then ask him to prove his majority.
Statement 2 is correct: Art. 164 provides that Chief Minister and other council of ministers holds office during the pleasure of the Governor