According to Article 164(1) of the Constitution of India, in three States there shall be a Minister in charge of tribal welfare who may, in addition, be in charge of the welfare of the Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes. Which one of the following States is not covered by the Article?
According to Article 164(1) of the Constitution of India, in three States there shall be a Minister in charge of tribal welfare who may, in addition, be in charge of the welfare of the Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes. Which one of the following States is not covered by the Article?
The correct option is B Punjab
Option B or Punjab is not covered in Article 164 (1) with respect to the welfare of the Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes. This becomes clear when we see the explanation under Article 164 (1).
Article 164 (1) explains the role of the Chief Minister of a state in the following way:
• The chief Minister shall be appointed by the Governor and the other Ministers shall be appointed by the Governor on the advice of the Chief Minister
• The Ministers shall hold office during the pleasure of the Governor
• In the states of Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Orissa, there shall be a Minister in charge of tribal welfare who may in addition be in charge of the welfare of the Scheduled Castes and backward classes or any other work.
Option B or Punjab is not covered in Article 164 (1) with respect to the welfare of the Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes. This becomes clear when we see the explanation under Article 164 (1).
Article 164 (1) explains the role of the Chief Minister of a state in the following way:
• The chief Minister shall be appointed by the Governor and the other Ministers shall be appointed by the Governor on the advice of the Chief Minister
• The Ministers shall hold office during the pleasure of the Governor
• In the states of Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Orissa, there shall be a Minister in charge of tribal welfare who may in addition be in charge of the welfare of the Scheduled Castes and backward classes or any other work.
