alleryWho is the overall head of the executive in a state government?
AThe state Governor
BThe opposition leader
CThe Home Secretary
DThe Chief Minister
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. The Chief Minister
1. The executive consists of ministers and the departments they head.
2. The overall head is the chief minister.
3. The Governor is the ceremonial head of the state, not of the day to day executive.
_Source: NCERT Class 7 Social and Political Life II, Ch 3 How the State Government Works_
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