In which of the following states is it mandatory for a Chief Minister to be a member of the state legislature within six months of assuming office?
Uttar Pradesh
Karnataka
Tamil Nadu
Maharashtra
In Maharashtra, as per the provisions of the Constitution of India, a person who is appointed as the Chief Minister must become a member of either the State Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) or the State Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad) within six months of assuming office. This provision ensures that the Chief Minister holds a seat in the state legislature and is accountable to the legislature for their actions as the head of the state government. hence option D