Which among the following statements concerning the Chief Minister is/are FALSE?

At the time of appointment, the Chief Minister need not be a member of the state legislature.

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The Chief Minister can recommend the dissolution of the legislative assemble to the Governor.

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Chief Minister must always prove his majority in the legislative assembly before his appointment.

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It is the governor who does the final appointment of the Chief Minister

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Solution

The correct option is C Chief Minister must always prove his majority in the legislative assembly before his appointment.
The Chief Minister can prove his/her majority in the legislative assembly after his appointment. Also, the Chief Minister need not be a member of the state legislature. But after the appointment, he/she must get elected to the state legislature within 6 months.

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