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    Question

    Consider the following statements about Article 163 of

    the Indian Constitution:   (I) The advice given by Ministers to the Governor cannot be examined by any court.   (II) There must be a Council of Ministers with the Chief Minister as the head to aid and advise the Governor.   (III) If a question arises whether a matter falls within the Governor's discretion, the Governor's decision is final. Select the correct code:
    A Only I Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Both II and III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D All I, II, and III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Article 163 deals with the Council of Ministers to aid and advise the Governor. - There shall be a Council of Ministers with the Chief Minister as the head to aid and advise the Governor in the exercise of his/her functions, except in so far as he/she is required to exercise his/her functions in his/her discretion. - If any question arises whether a matter falls within the Governor's discretion or not, the decision of the Governor shall be final, and the validity of anything done by the Governor shall not be called in question on the ground that he/she ought or ought not to have acted in his/her discretion. - The advice tendered by Ministers to the Governor shall not be enquired into in any court.

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