alleryWho becomes the chief minister after an assembly election?
AThe MLA with the most votes
BThe head of the civil service
CThe oldest elected MLA
DThe leader chosen by ruling MLAs
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. The leader chosen by ruling MLAs
1. After the election, the MLAs of the ruling party meet.
2. They elect their leader, who becomes the chief minister.
3. Age, personal vote count or the civil service head do not decide it.
_Source: NCERT Class 7 Social and Political Life II, Ch 3 How the State Government Works_
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