The Chief Minister holds office during the pleasure of the ______, which effectively means as long as they command majority in Legislative Assembly.
- President
- Governor
- Prime Minister
- Speaker
Answer: Governor
Article 164(1): Ministers hold office during pleasure of Governor. Since Governor acts on CM's advice (Article 163), this effectively means CM can dismiss ministers anytime. CM's own tenure depends on commanding Assembly majority; loss of majority typically leads to resignation or dismissal.