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The State Government

Tests knowledge of Indian state government structure, including Governor's powers, Legislative Assembly and Council procedures, Advocate General, and constitutional provisions.

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Article of the Constitution describes the term of office of a governor?

  1. Article 155
  2. Article 157
  3. Article 156
  4. Article 158
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

A single person can be appointed as the governor for two or more states. Under which amendment is this granted?

  1. 9th amendment
  2. 7th amendment
  3. 12th amendment
  4. Already granted in the Constitution
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The governor of a state shall have the power to grant pardons, reprieves or remission of punishment. Under which article is it provided?

  1. Article 163
  2. Article 161
  3. Article 159
  4. No such powers
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which among the following states have more than one House?

a. J&K
b. Punjab
c. Bihar
d. Karnataka

  1. Only a and b
  2. Only b and d
  3. Only a, b and c
  4. Only a, c and d
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following conditions is attached to a Governor`s office?

(a) Governor shall not hold any other office of profit.
(b) Governor shall be entitled to an official residence.
(c) He should not be a member of either House of the Parliament or state legislature.
(d) The governor is entitled to such emoluments/allowances and privileges as may be determined by the legislature of the concerned state.

  1. Only (a)
  2. Only (b)
  3. Only (c)
  4. Only (d)
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The total number of members in the Legislative Council of State shall not exceed one-third of the total number of members in Legislative Assembly provided that the total number of members in the Legislative Council shall in no case be less than

  1. sixty
  2. forty
  3. seventy
  4. fifty/no such limit
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Consider the following statements in regard to appointment and functioning of the Advocate General of a state:
(a) He should be qualified to be appointed as a judge of a High Court.
(b) He shall hold the office during the pleasure of the Governor.
(c) He shall receive emoluments as determined by the state legislature.
(d) He will give advice to state govet. in legal matters.

Which according to you is not correct?

  1. Only (a)
  2. Only (b)
  3. Only (c)
  4. Only (d)
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

On which of the following occasions is the special address of the governor held?

(a) At the commencement of the first session after each General Election
(b) At the commencement of the first session of each year
(c) At the commencement of each session
(d) On the dissolution of the Legislative Assembly

  1. Only (a)
  2. Only (a) and (b)
  3. Only (c)
  4. All (a), (b), (c) and (d)
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The governor of state has the powers to exercise his discretion. Consider the following statements in this context:
(a) Although, there shall be a Council of Ministers with CM as head to aid and advise the Governor in the exercise of his function, yet he enjoys powers to exercise his discretion.
(b) If any question arises as to the validity of governors action of his discretion, under the Constitution the governors decision shall be find and shall not be called in question.
(c) The question whether any, and if so what advice was tendered by the Council of Ministers to the governor shall be inquired into only by the court.

Which of the above is incorrect?

  1. Only (a)
  2. Only (b)
  3. Only (c)
  4. None of these
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The total number of seats in the Legislative Assembly is subject to each Census.
(a) Upon completion of a census, the total number of seats in 2.A and the division of state into territorial Constituencies shall be readjusted.
(b) Provided that such readjustment shall not affect representation in Legislative Assembly until the dissolution of the then existing Assembly.
(c) The readjustment shall take effect from such date as the State Governor may, by order, specify.
(d) Until any readjustment, the election to the Legislative Assembly may be held on the basis of status quo.

Which of the above is incorrect?

  1. Only (a)
  2. Only (b)
  3. Only (c)
  4. Only (d)
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

A speaker of the Legislative Assembly ceases to be the speaker if
(a) he ceases to be member of Assembly
(b) he resigns his office
(c) he earns displeasure of the Governor
(d) he is removed by a resolution of the Assembly

Which of the above is incorrect?

  1. Only (a) and (b)
  2. Only (c)
  3. Only (c) and (d)
  4. Only (a), (b) and (c)
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

A member of the Legislative Assembly (LA) attracts disqualification if he
(a) holds any office of profit
(b) acquires the citizenship of a foreign state
(c) is of unsound mind and stands so declared by court
(d) is a discharged insolvent

  1. Only (a)
  2. Only (a) and (b)
  3. Only (a), (b) and (c)
  4. Only (d)
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The composition of the Legislative Council shall be as provided:

(a) 1/3 shall be elected by electorates consisting of members of municipalities, Zila Parishad (District Boards) etc.
(b) 1/3 shall be elected by members of Legislative Assembly of the state from amongst persons who are not members of Assembly.
(c) 1/12 shall be elected by electorates consisting of persons residing in states who have been for at least three years graduates of any university in India.
(d) The remainder shall be nominated by Governor as per provisions of clause (3).

Which of the above is/are not correct?

  1. Only (a)
  2. Only (b)
  3. Only (c)
  4. Only (d)
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following expenditures is/are not charged on “the consolidated fund of a state”?
(a) The emoluments of the governor and big office expenses
(b) The salaries and allowances of the judges of High Court
(c) Expenditure relating to raising of loans and redemption of debt
(d) Salaries and emoluments of Speaker/Deputy speaker, Chairman and Deputy Chairman of Legislative Assembly
(e) Salaries and allowances of Heads of Legislative Assembly various state govt. corporations

  1. Only (a)
  2. Only (b) and (c)
  3. Only (d)
  4. Only (e)
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Consider the following statements regarding fate of Bill in State Legislature:

(a) A bill pending shall lapse on prorogation of the House.
(b) A bill pending in Legislative Assembly and not passed by Legislative Assembly shall not lapse on dissolution of Legislative Assembly.
(c) A bill pending in Legislative Assembly or after having been passed in Legislative Assembly is pending in Legislative Assembly shall lapse on the dissolution of the Assembly.
(d) A bill is deemed to be passed if passed by both the Houses.

Which of these statements is/are incorrect?

  1. Only (a)
  2. Only (b) and (c)
  3. Only (d)
  4. None of these
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