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The Prime Minister and Council

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A minister in state is individually responsible to the _________________.

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Legislature

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Governor

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Chief Minister

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President

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Solution

The correct option is B Governor
Article 164 of the India Constitution deals with the individual responsibility of ministers at the state level.It lays down that the ministers (at state level) shall hold office during the pleasure of the Governor which means that the ministers are individually responsible to the Governor.

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