Q1
Who is the constitutional head of a state?
AThe Governor
BThe Chief Minister
CThe President
DThe Prime Minister
SSCClass 8 (SSC)History-Political Science (इतिहास-राज्यशास्त्र)Ch 19 · Topic 1
The State Government
State governments in India, headed by a Governor and Chief Minister, manage governance at the state level within the federal structure.
Core concept
The Governor is the constitutional head of a state, appointed by the President, performing largely ceremonial functions similar to the President's role.
How it works
The Chief Minister, as head of the state government, leads the state Council of Ministers and makes key decisions on state governance.
Why it matters
State legislatures, which can have one or two houses, make laws on subjects within the state's jurisdiction under the Constitution.
Key detail
State governments manage areas like police, public health, agriculture, and local governance within their respective states.
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• Governor: constitutional head of state.
• Appointed by President, ceremonial functions.
• Chief Minister: head of state government.
• Leads state Council of Ministers.
• State legislatures: one or two houses.
• They make laws on state subjects.
• State governments manage police, health, agriculture.
• Also manage local governance.