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How long does a minister stay in office?

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Five years.

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He will remain in office till he has the support of the chief minister.

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He will remain in office till he has the support of the Governor.

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He will remain in office till he has the support of majority in legislative assembly.

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The correct option is B He will remain in office till he has the support of the chief minister.
The chief minister recommends the name of an MLA to the governor, to appoint him as a minister. The chief minister can remove him from the position of a minister, at any point of time.

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