Which Article of the Constitution of India deals with the conduct of business of the Government of a state?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (D) Article 166.

Article 166 of the Constitution of India deals with the conduct of business of the Government of a State. It specifies that all executive actions of the government shall be expressed to be taken in the name of the Governor and lays down the rules for the authentication of orders and other instruments made and executed in the Governor’s name.

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Article 166: Conduct of Business of the Government of a State

• Clause (1): All executive actions of a State Government must be expressed in the name of the Governor.
• Clause (2): Orders and instruments made in the Governor's name must be authenticated as per rules made by the Governor.
• Clause (3): The Governor shall make rules for the more convenient transaction of business and the allocation of responsibilities among Ministers.

Additional Knowledge

• Article 164: Deals with the appointment of the Chief Minister and other Ministers in a state and their collective responsibility to the Legislative Assembly.
• Article 167: Specifies the duties of the Chief Minister to furnish information to the Governor and communicate decisions of the Council of Ministers.
• Article 177: Provides for the right of the Advocate General and Ministers to participate in state legislature proceedings but without voting rights if they are not members.