Under Article 154(1) of the Constitution, the executive power of a State is vested in:
AThe Governor, exercised directly or through officers subordinate to him
BThe Chief Minister, who heads the Council of Ministers under Article 164
CThe Council of Ministers collectively, under Article 163 of the Constitution
DThe State Legislature, which controls the executive through ministerial responsibility
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. The Governor, exercised directly or through officers subordinate to him
1. Article 154(1) provides that the executive power of the State shall be vested in the Governor and shall be exercised by him either directly or through officers subordinate to him in accordance with this Constitution.
2. The Council of Ministers headed by the Chief Minister AIDS AND ADVISES the Governor (Article 163).
3. The Governor is appointed by the President under Article 155 and holds office during the pleasure of the President under Article 156.
4. Hence option B is correct.
_Source: Constitution of India (Bare Act, updated to 105th Amendment Act 2021), Govt. of India Legislative Dept., Article 154(1)_
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