The council of ministers in a state are responsible to the _________.

Governor

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Legislative assembly

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The Supreme Court

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Chief Minister

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Solution

The correct option is B Legislative assembly
The Council of Ministers is responsible to the State Assembly. All of them must be members of the state legislature. Those who are not members at the time of their appointment must secure their seats in the legislature within a period of six months.They have to work as a team under the guidance of the Chief Minister.

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