भारतीय राज्यघटनेच्या कोणत्या कलमानुसार राज्यपाल आणि मंत्री परिषद यांच्यामधील संदेश वहनाचे मुख्य माध्यम राज्याचे मुख्यमंत्री आहेत ?

The correct answer is Option A (167).

Key Points:
• Duties of the Chief Minister (Article 167):
• Article 167 of the Constitution explicitly defines the duties of the Chief Minister vis-à-vis the Governor:
• To communicate to the Governor all decisions of the Council of Ministers relating to the administration of the affairs of the State and proposals for legislation.
• To furnish such information relating to administrative affairs as the Governor may call for.
• To submit for the consideration of the Council of Ministers any matter on which a decision has been taken by a minister but which has not been considered by the Council.
• Thus, the Chief Minister acts as the principal channel of communication between the State Cabinet and the Governor.
• Therefore, Option 1 (Article 167) is the correct answer.
• Key Takeaway: Under Article 167, the Chief Minister acts as the principal channel of communication between the Governor and Council of Ministers.